1 August is celebrated each year with paper lantern parades, bonfires, hanging strings of Swiss flags, and fireworks.

[3] The day of independence is typically celebrated at a local municipality level, though certain events draw nationwide attention such as: Until 2013, the largest Swiss National Day event in the USA was organized and held annually by the Swiss Benevolent Society of New York.

Usually held in Manhattan, the event draws thousands of Swiss, Swiss-Americans and Friends of Switzerland from around New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate, founded in 1919 by a Swiss baker, celebrate both of these days in its 6 cafe-tearooms across Yorkshire.

Mont Sutton Quebec hosts one of the largest Swiss National Day celebrations outside Switzerland.