Neuchatel became known to many travelers not only for its original historical monuments but also thanks to beautiful holidays and festivals that take place here every year. In February, they hold a traditional jazz festival, which is one of the largest events of its kind in Switzerland. Apart from music concerts involving performers from all over the world, the festival program is full of other entertainments. One of the most spectacular events are the parades of jazz orchestras passing through the main streets. Gastronomic entertainment and tastings of the best regional wines and delicacies await visitors too. On the central squares of Neuchâtel, they organize fairs where you can buy interesting souvenirs and handicrafts, as well as premium local foods. The tradition of holding a jazz festival originated a few years ago. It is early years, it was a modest event aimed at uniting fans of jazz music. Over the years, the festival program has expanded significantly and is now not limited to musical performances alone. Its main attributes are colorful parades and processions that take place almost every day during the festival. The festival opens with the Grand Parade, in which all guests of the festival take part. A few days later they organize a children's costume parade, and one of the most fantastic is the flower carnival. For the period of the festival, Neuchâtel changes beyond recognition. Travelers visiting the city at the end of September will have a chance to
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