Carnaval de Dinant
De reuzen van Dinant (Guinguet, Cafonnette en het Ros Bayard) paraderen door de straten langs de Maas.
Promote local tourism and hospitality experiences around Dinant's iconic carnival parade featuring giant character floats along the Meuse River.
- Behind-the-scenes of the giant parade figures (Guinguet, Cafonnette, Ros Bayard) construction and history
- Local food & drink specials during Carnaval de Dinant weekend
- Travel guides: Plan your Dinant carnival experience with accommodation and dining tips
- User-generated content campaign: Share your carnival parade moment along the Maas
The Carnaval de Dinant returns with its festive procession, giants and fanfares, plus new traditions . On Sunday 1 March 2026, the event features a "Danse des Copères" dance performance at 14h, followed at 14h30 by a fanfare procession with Dinant's giants, the Mougneux d'Coûtches, and balloon sculptors, concluding with magic and children's refreshments . This edition distinguishes itself through new carnival codes inspired by local heritage . [ "Iconic giants parade: Guinguet, Cafonnette & Cheval Bayard", "Danse des Copères performance by École Sylphide at 14h00", "Fanfare procession through city streets with Mougneux d'Coûtches & Joyeuses Pommes", "Balloon sculptors lining the parade route", "Magic show by Denis Darco at parade conclusion", "Free children's refreshments & festive bar" ]
14h00
Danse des Copères performance by École Sylphide (at kiosk/Esplanade Princesse Élisabeth)
14h30
Fanfare procession departure from Centre Culturel with giants (Guinguet, Cafonnette, Cheval Bayard), Mougneux d'Coûtches, Joyeuses Pommes, balloon sculptors
Parade route
Centre Culturel → rue Saint-Jacques → rues Grande & Sax → via Bd Sasserath & Churchill → rues Huybrechts, Cousot, Saint-Roch & Léopold → return to Esplanade
Parade conclusion
Magic show by Denis Darco on Esplanade Princesse Élisabeth, children's goûter (refreshments), festive bar, activities