When

Saturday August 1, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
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Where

Swiss Embassy 
2900 Cathedral Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
 

 
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Contact

Jeni Tutweiler 
Swiss Club of Washington DC 
 
swissjen@aol.com 
 

2015 Swiss National Day Celebration 

Pre-Registration is now CLOSED. Guests please pay cash or check at Registration Desk at the event. 

Join the Swiss Club of Washington DC in celebrating Swiss National Day. There is something for everyone, and we are excited to have you join in the fun. Please see the list of activities and entertainment below. Instuctions and payment information is at the bottom of this registration page.

To enjoy the event, please bring lawn chairs, beach umbrellas, swimsuit for the pool, and sun screen!
 
Entrance fee includes:
All entertainment, Swiss sausages, salads, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages; A lampion will be provided to all children (ages 2-12)

Cash bar is available for beer and wine. 

Gates open at 4pm. Gate closes to entry after 6 pm.

 

Swiss Food & Music ~ Bonfire ~ Alphorns ~ Fifes & Drums
Lampion Parade ~ Wine & Beer ~ Swiss Bakery ~ Tombola
Swiss Souvenirs ~ Super Raffle Prizes ~ Flag Swinging
Kids' Corner ~ Swimming Pool ~ Games
Swiss Traditions ~ Swiss Dogs


Payment Information

Early registration is highly encouraged, so get signed up today. You MUST be a current 2015 member to get the special advanced pricing. If you have not renewed your membership, or are not a current member please renew here, and follow the instructions on the page before signing up for this event. A current member is defined as the calendar year of 2015 for your membership type. For example, a single membership is for one person, a family membership is for the parents and dependent children under 21 yrs of age. All other family members and friends would be considered guests of the member.

Event Pricing is as follows:

Member Adult: $20; increases to $25 after July 26

Member Child (ages 2-12): $10; increases to $15 after July 26 

Guest Adult: $30; increases to $35 after July 26

Guest Child (ages 2-12): $15; increases to $20 after July 26

Tickets will be available at the gate upon arrival.

Program

3:45 pm                                 Alphorns                                                                                                                      

4:00 pm                                 Gate opens                                                                                                                

6:00 pm                                 Address by Ambassador Martin Dahinden, and recorded address by Swiss Confederation President, Ms. Simonetta Sommaruga

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm              Tombola Booth is Open                                                                                            

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm              Pool, Games, Swiss Dog Demonstrations, Kids Corner

4:00 pm – 8:30 pm              Entertainment Program at the Plaza

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm              Swiss Village is Open                                                                                                

5:15 pm – 7:00 pm              Food Service                                                                                                              

7:00 pm                                 Super Raffle Drawing

 


 

 

The Swiss Club of DC encourages all of its guests to consider the environment and to recycle!