Swiss National Day

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A patriotic Appenzell dog in Zurich Photo: David Adair/ ex-press Ex-press

A beer crate helps to hit the high notes Photo: David Adair/ ex-press Ex-press

Boat ride takes Swiss children to the Rütli meadow Photo: Sigi Tischler/ Keystone Keystone

Music in honour of Switzerland Photo: Urs Flüeler/ Keystone Keystone

Some of the more excited ones don't wait until evening to set off their firecrackers Photo: Gaëtan Bally/ Keystone Keystone

Preparing a bonfire near Pfäffiken Photo: Martin Rütschi/ Keystone Keystone

Silhouettes on the Lüdernalp in the Emmental region Photo: Hans Wüthrich/ imagepoint

Children parade with paper lanterns to celebrate August 1 Photo: Salvatore Di Nolfi/ Keystone Keystone

When night falls it's time to light the magic matchsticks Photo: Gaëtan Bally/ Keystone Keystone

Switzerland cross and paper sun lanterns Photo: Emanuel Ammon/ AURA Aura

Fireworks over Basel light up the Rhine river Photo: Patrick Straub/ Keystone Keystone

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Switzerland celebrates its birthday.

Bonfires, fireworks and folklore are part to the August 1 festivities.