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Thousands gather in Montreux to celebrate Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

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  • Thousands of Queen fans gathered at Freddie Mercury’s monument in Montreux for celebrations marking what would have been his 80th birthday.
  • Visitors came from countries including Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom, with many wearing outfits inspired by Mercury’s stage costumes.
  • The event included concerts, discussions and a birthday cake cut by Mercury’s sister, Kashmira Bulsara.

Montreux filled with Queen fans on Saturday as thousands gathered at Freddie Mercury’s monument to celebrate the singer’s 80th birthday.

People arrived from countries including Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom. Many wore clothes resembling Mercury’s famous stage costumes, turning the gathering into a colorful tribute to the late singer.

Fans decorated the monument with balloons, flowers and messages. Concerts, discussions and other celebratory events took place throughout the day, while organizers expected between 14,000 and 16,000 people to attend.

Mercury’s sister, Kashmira Bulsara, cut the birthday cake. The celebration continued into the night, with fans singing and enjoying the festivities.

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