Hasselt Carnavalkermis
Carnival-season funfair in Hasselt running late February into mid-March.
Drive foot traffic and seasonal spending during carnival season with local event partnerships and family-focused promotions in the Hasselt region.
- Carnival funfair family day deals—food, rides, and entertainment bundles
- Local business spotlight: vendors and attractions at Hasselt Carnavalkermis
- Carnival costume and party supply countdown content
- Weekend getaway guides featuring the Hasselt carnival experience
The international parade is the highlight of festivities , held during the Carnavalkermis. The kermis is a fixed part of the carnival period in Hasselt, with thousands of residents heading to the centre on weekends to enjoy both the parade and kermis attractions and food stalls . With good weather and enthusiastic crowds, Hasselt attracts visitors from Belgium and the Netherlands with a vibrant carnival and festive kermis . [ " The international parade departs from centrally located Kolonel Dusartplein ", " A children's and family parade takes place a day earlier ", " Friday opens the carnival weekend with the baptism of carnival floats (7–11 PM) with live musical performances and free entry ", " The 'Baptism of the floats' tradition spans 40 years, with floats ceremonially blessed with various performances in between ", " Monday closes Hasselt Carnival with removal of the head of Hendrik from the Grote Markt ", " Admission is free " ]
Friday 13 March
Baptism of the carnival floats in the shed along Stadsheide 41 (7:30–11 PM) with musical performances and free entry
Saturday 14 March
Children's carnival parade under leadership of Jeugdprinses Imara 1 starting from 2:33 PM
Sunday 15 March
International parade (the highlight of festivities) departs from Kolonel Dusartplein
Monday 16 March
Hasselt Carnival 2026 closes with removal of the head of Hendrik from Grote Markt, key handover ceremony and herring snacks