Basel prepares for Eurovision with senior disco party
Party Time for Seniors at Eurovision Bash in Basel!
Switzerland's lively city of Basel is hosting this year's Eurovision Song Contest, and they're not shying away from a good celebration.
To get the older demographic in on the fun, over 1,400 seniors gathered for a groovy bash, showcasing their disco moves and this city's undeniable charm!
Women dominated the dance floors, with plenty of over-70s rocking their groove to the iconic tunes. One floor played Swiss hits in the native languages German, French, and Italian, while the other vibed to golden oldies from Rock 'n' Roll's heyday, all the way to the 80s!
Celine Koenig, Pro Senectute spokeswoman for the elderlies, said, “We’re here to party like it’s the 70s! We’ve welcomed people from all around Switzerland to have a blast!” The admission cost a mere 9 Swiss francs ($11).
Dominique Guerdat and Carmen Deillon, 67 and 61 respectively, danced their hearts out with their gym group from Delemont. After a fun-filled day, Dominique declared, “We’re having an absolute blast, we're dancing, laughing, meeting new people, and enjoying drinks together. Cheers!”
Carmen, however, was hoping to see more fellow party-goers rock 70s outfits. “I expected everyone to dress the part, but it didn’t happen. Still, it's a fantastic event, and they’re playing great timeless hits!"
As party-goers twirled and danced to awesome classic hits from the Rolling Stones, Chubby Checker, ABBA, and many more, the Dance floor came alive with joyful laughter and harmonious tunes!
Sustainability sits at the core of Basel’s Eurovision festivities, making it a memorable and eco-friendly event for all. Switzerland earned the right to host this fabulous soiree after their Eurovision 2024 winner, Nemo, belted out "The Code" in Malmo, Sweden.
The action-packed St. Jakobshalle indoor arena will be the stage for the semi-finals on May 13 and 15, culminating in the grand final on May 17. Basel is no stranger to Eurovision glory, having hosted the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest in 1956 and again in 1989.
So, grab your boogie shoes, and get ready to sing and dance the night away, Eurovision style! 💃🏻🕺🏻
The elderly demographic was also included in the Eurovision festivities, with over 1,400 seniors gathering for a groovy bash at the St. Jakobshalle indoor arena.
Celine Koenig, Pro Senectute spokeswoman for the elderlies, said, “We’re here to celebrate and party like it’s the 70s!”
Women dominated the dance floors, with plenty of over-70s rocking their groove to iconic tunes, from Swiss hits in native languages to golden oldies from the Rock 'n' Roll era to the 80s.
The fashion-and-beauty aspect of the Eurovision Bash did not go unnoticed, as some party-goers wished for more attendees to dress the part, reminiscing the 70s.
The homemade energy drink "The Code," performed by Switzerland's Eurovision 2024 winner, Nemo in Malmo, Sweden, earned Switzerland the right to host this extravaganza and showcase their eco-friendly entertainment lifestyle.
