World's biggest party on July 19 on the Ruhr metropolitan area's arterial road
Dortmund, February 18, 2008. The biggest party in the world is set to raise the pulse of the arterial road through the Ruhr metropolitan area: On July 19 under the motto "Highway to Love", the Loveparade takes place on Bundesstrasse 1 (Highway no. 1) right next to the Dortmund Westfalenhallen. For the first time in history this metropolitan highway, one of the busiest roads in Germany, is to be closed for an event. This is a premiere for the Loveparade, too, as this is the first time that the event is taking place in such unusual surroundings. The traditional concluding demonstration will be celebrated on the square in front of the Westfalenhallen.
The LoveWeekend - Don't miss it!
This year's four-day Love Weekend will establish the idea of celebrations in a number of cities across an entire region. Just like last year, the club scene in the whole Ruhr metropolitan area will be actively involved in the Loveparade. The Love Weekend starts on Thursday, July 17 and continues until Sunday, July 20. DJs from around the world will be presenting the many facets of the world of electronic music In clubs and party locations throughout the region.
The Loveparade's musical program will continue to open up. In Dortmund the organisers are extending the musical program even further than in the previous year: The range of musical styles is broadening, the number of live acts is increasing, and even more show elements will be integrated into the concluding demonstration. The core of the Parade continues to be the world-famous DJs. Precise details of the program will be officially published in May.
The Loveparade Metropole Ruhr 2007-2011 is taking place in five different cities over five years: The first event on August 25, 2007 in Essen saw 1.2 million visitors. The host this year is Dortmund, to be followed by Bochum (2009), Duisburg (2010) and Gelsenkirchen (2011).
