NEW GLARUS — The Zuckerfluss Schuppel, in partnership with the Swiss Center of North America, will be celebrating the centuries-old Swiss festival called Silvesterchlausen on Saturday, Jan. 11. This is the fourth annual Silvesterchlausen performance in New Glarus.

Silversterchlausen is an ancient New Year’s celebration from Appenzell, Switzerland. It is a procession of costumed performers carrying large cowbells and yodeling, making stops throughout downtown New Glarus. New Glarus is proud to have the first and only group from outside of Switzerland to celebrate this festive custom.

This free, family-friendly event will begin at 2 p.m. at the Swiss Center of North America (507 Durst Road, New Glarus) and move throughout downtown New Glarus, stopping on street corners to perform so all can enjoy the music throughout the village. The procession will last roughly two hours. An evening of Swiss musical entertainment provided by D’Schwiizer Gruppe and the New Glarus Jodlerklub will begin at 6 p.m. at Dirty Dog Taphaus, 101 6th Avenue, New Glarus.

More information can be found at https://www.

swisstown.com/events-ng/silvesterchlausen. 

The Swiss Center of North America works to promote appreciation for and awareness of Swiss heritage, culture, and pride. The Swiss Center celebrates Swiss roots and works to make sure Swiss heritage does not disappear in North America. Collections include the 15,000-item Tritt Library and Archives, as well as donations of Swiss clothing, textiles, folk and fine art.