Flower-bearing schoolgirls in traditional dress parade through Zurich as part of the citys annual spring celebration. (Cara DiMassa / Los Angeles Timesx)
Flag-bearing schoolkids march in the Sechseläuten festivals childrens parade. Other children were dressed to represent different eras of Zurichs history, from Roman times through World War II. (Cara DiMassa / Los Angeles Times)
Pastries featuring the Böögg, a snowman effigy, are a popular treat during Sechseläuten. Goodbye winter, hello spring! (Cara DiMassa / Los Angeles Times)
