Carnavalsstoet Vilvoorde
Verlichte carnavalsstoet op Vette Dinsdag met 23 groepen door de stad, plus de traditionele beertjesworp en carnavalkermis van 14 tot 22 februari.
Activate local hospitality, food, and retail partnerships around a 9-day carnival festival with 23 parade groups and traditional festivities to drive foot traffic and community engagement.
- Behind-the-scenes parade float creation and group spotlights
- Local food & drink specials tied to Vette Dinsdag (Fat Tuesday) traditions
- Family carnival activities and 'beertjesworp' (teddy bear toss) photo moments
- Countdown to opening day with local business collaborations and street decorations
Carnaval in Vilvoorde stands traditionally as a celebration of color, atmosphere and festive joy for young and old, with the traditional carnival procession on Fat Tuesday (17 February) forming the festive highlight . The procession at 19:33 makes Vilvoorde one of the few cities in Flemish Brabant where carnival takes place in the evening, with the unique lit procession bringing extra magic and conviviality . The city offers a range of activities including a fairground from 14–22 February, the carnival procession and the teddy bear throw .
Part 1
17 February, 19:33
- 23 groups parading in the illuminated procession on Fat Tuesday at 19:33
- Carnival fairground running 14–22 February on Rooseveltlaan (Franklin) between Nowélei and Guldenschaapstraat
- Beertjesworp (teddy bear throw) on 18 February at 16:30, where catching a teddy wins free ride tokens, with multiple discounts from carnival operators
- Tribute to Danny Verbiest, a beloved Vilvoordenaar and creator of children's characters
- Free face-painting stand for children 17–19 hours
- Accessible zone for people with disabilities on Rooseveltlaan (Franklin) opposite the stage
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