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Carnavalsstoet Blankenberge

Grote carnavalsstoet op carnavalszondag, deel van een feestweek 14-22 februari.

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Drive tourism and local hospitality bookings during Blankenberge's week-long carnival celebration (Feb 14-22) with parade-day experiential activations.

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  • Carnival parade countdown: behind-the-scenes float design content
  • Local restaurant/hotel packages for carnival weekend getaways
  • User-generated content from parade attendees and costume celebrations
  • Family-friendly carnival event guide and logistics tips
Programme

Carnaval remains a highlight on Blankenberge's winter activities calendar, running from 14–22 February 2026, with the main Carnavalsstoet on Sunday 15 February. Joyfully dressed carnival associations and dozens of elaborate floats guarantee a spectacular parade. The event features a children's carnival parade, the traditional Vuûle Jeanetten procession, a carnival dive, and culminates with the main parade.

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Kanong (Winner)De MoashpottenJokersDe FarildesDe Scherpe KleppersDaring BoysDe SplenterbommeDe ZwiensDe SpartaboysDe ZeesterreSaturday 14 FebTraditional uithaling kick-off, carnival fair opening, and Prince Carnival appointmentSunday 15 Feb (Main Event)Grand Carnival Parade 14:30–17:00 through central streetsMonday 16 FebChildren's Carnival Parade around 15:00, featuring youngest revelers in cheerful outfitsTuesday 17 FebVuûle Jeanetten procession around 15:00—men in shabby women costumes creating playful funSaturday 21 FebCarnival Dive—the festive conclusiondates14–22 February 2026main parade Sunday 15 FebruaryhoursMain parade 14:30–17:00locationRoute: J. Vande Puttelaan – Koning Albert I-laan – Koning Leopold III-plein – Kerkstraat – Vissersstraat – Weststraat – Franchommelaan – Leopoldstraat – Consciencestraatgetting_thereBlankenberge coastal town accessible by coastal tram and regional railtickets
  • Main parade on Sunday 15 February 2026 from 14:30–17:00
  • Carnival group Kanong won gold with "De Blankenbergse housewives en hun plumeau"
  • Children's carnival parade departing from café 't Strand
  • Traditional Vuûle Jeanetten procession on Tuesday where men dress as shabby women, creating playful hilarity
  • Grand spectacle with colourful processions marching through centre streets including Franchommelaan and Weststraat
  • Carnival Dive finale on 21 February
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