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Carnavalstoet Mechelen
Annual Mechelen carnival parade winding through the city centre.
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Activate local and regional tourism, hospitality, and retail around Mechelen's annual carnival parade as a foot-traffic and experience-driven event.
- Behind-the-scenes carnival float design and preparation stories
- Local business spotlights: restaurants, hotels, and shops capitalizing on carnival crowds
- Carnival costume and party supply guides for attendees
- Live event coverage and user-generated content from parade spectators
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
The Carnavalstoet Mechelen takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026 at 14:11. Held every third Sunday of Lent, this parade is organized by the Stadscarnavalgilde De Maneblussers. The Maneblussers, the only remaining carnival association in Mechelen, draws thousands of visitors with decorated floats, dancing groups, and typical carnival music.
- Colorful decorated floats (praalwagens), dancing groups, and traditional carnival music
- A small but attractive carnival fair on the Botermarkt from Saturday 28 March to Wednesday 1 April, featuring attractions like children's rides and food stalls
- Fun for all ages guaranteed
- The parade follows a route through the city center: Veemarkt, Befferstraat, Grote Markt, Schoenmarkt, IJzerenleen, Guldenstraat, Korenmarkt, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat, Vijfhoek, Bruul, and back to Grote Markt
- Free admission, community participation and street culture
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