More About Cow Parades
Cow Parades have taken place all around the world. The idea originated with a Swiss sculptor Peter Knapp in 1998. He developed the idea after seeing an exhibition of decorated lions in Zurich; lions are the city's emblem. Peter organised an event called Land in Sicht (Countryside in View) in which decorated cows were placed in prominent public spaces in the city.
Cow Parades have taken place in several UK cities including London, Manchester and Edinburgh. There have also been Cow Parades in many cities in North and South America, Europe and other places worldwide.