The infamous celebration (and race) of l’Escalade

The infamous celebration (and race) of l’Escalade

One celebration, one race

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Any Genevan worth his salt reveres the 12th of December. A precursor to holiday celebrations, this day goes down in history as the day Geneva vanquished the Savoy Army in their attack upon the city in 1602. Beginning December 2-3, the races known as the Course de l’Escalade welcomes some 40,000 participants in the city streets, most in costume, running by night during the infamous Course de la Marmite. At stake is the award for the best costume, a walking version of the race (for the less-athletically-inclined), mulled wine to go, musicians all over the city, and high spirits all around.

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