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Thousands expected at Visby Easter March aiming for record

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  • Thousands of costumed Easter witches are expected at the Easter March in Visby on Gotland.
  • Organizers aim to beat last year's record of 6,533 participants, with around 6,000 anticipated.
  • The event is being held for the 54th consecutive year, with results to be confirmed after the march.

Thousands of costumed Easter witches are expected at this year's Easter March in Visby on Gotland, where organizers aim to beat last year's record of 6,533 participants. The event is being held for the 54th consecutive year, with hopes that Visby's streets will again be filled with colorful costumes, red-painted cheeks, and laughing children. Around 6,000 participants are anticipated, but whether a new record is set will only be known after the march.

Daniel Fabregat, one of the costumed participants, noted that a record won't happen unless everyone shows up.

a record won't happen unless everyone shows up

Daniel Fabregat, costumed participant

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