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Carnaval Halle

Volgens velen het grootste carnavalsfeest van Belgie, met Deuvelstoet, carnavalsstoet, lichtstoet en Krottenmaandagstoet in de Carnavalshoofdstad van Vlaanderen.

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Position your brand as the essential companion for Belgium's largest carnival celebration with experiential activations, local partnerships, and festive merchandise tied to Halle's iconic parades.

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  • Behind-the-scenes coverage of the Deuvelstoet and carnival floats to drive social engagement
  • Partner with local vendors and hospitality brands for exclusive carnival weekend packages
  • User-generated content campaigns featuring attendees in costumes and parade moments
  • Spotlight on Halle as Flanders' carnival capital with travel guides and accommodation promotions
Programme

Carnaval Halle takes place on 14, 15 and 16 March 2026. Halle Carnival is one of the biggest carnivals in the country. The people of Halle have been throwing this huge party for over 600 years. The Carnival Fair of Halle is one of the largest of its kind and can be found on Stationsplein, Leideplein, along the Leide, Parking 'De Bres' and Possozplein.

Part 1

Saturday 14 March

Part 2

Deuvelstoet (Devils' Parade) departing 15:55 from Oudstrijdersplein, passing through Arkenvest, Basiliekstraat, Maandagmarkt, Melkstraat to Grote Markt (arriving 16:33)

Part 3

Sunday 15 March

Part 4

Carnavalsstoet (Carnival Parade) from 14:00-16:33, departing from Sint-Rochuswijk via Sint Rochusstraat, Vandenpeereboomstraat, Nederhembrug, Fons Vandemaelestraat, Jozef Michelstraat, Brusselsesteenweg, August Demaeghtlaan, Ninoofsesteenweg, Beestenmarkt, Melkstraat, Grote Markt

Part 5

Sunday evening 15 March

Part 6

Light Parade

Part 7

Monday 16 March

Part 8

Krotteworp (sweet throwing) on Grote Markt with "Gouden Krot" as grand prize

Part 9

Monster firework from Graankaai

Part 10

Carnival bonfire at Oudstrijdersplein

Part 11

Prize ceremony for carnival associations

Part 12

7-18/23 March (broader carnival period)

Part 13

Carnival Fair opens Saturday 7 March

Part 14

most attractions remain until 18 March, with some at Possozplein and parking De Bres extending to 23 March

  • Deuvelstoet (devils' parade), advertising parade, surprise act, krottenworp (sweet throwing), prize ceremony and monster firework
  • 120 carnival attractions functioning from 7 March, with most open from afternoon until 1 am
  • Since 1932, a carnival parade has been held every year, with groups in brightly coloured fancy dress and beautifully decorated floats
  • Multiple colourful parades: Deuvelstoet, Carnavalsstoet, Light Parade and Monday Krottenstoet with detailed routes through Halle streets
  • Family days on 11 and 18 March with reduced admission prices for participating attractions
  • Sensory-friendly carnival afternoon on 12 March (15:00-18:00) with lights dimmed and music minimized for children with autism and light/sound sensitivities