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Hasselt Carnavalkermis

Carnival-season funfair in Hasselt running late February into mid-March.

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Drive foot traffic and seasonal spending during carnival season with local event partnerships and family-focused promotions in the Hasselt region.

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  • 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
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC

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 " ]

Part 1

"label": "Friday 13 March",

Part 2

"detail": " Baptism of the carnival floats in the shed along Stadsheide 41 (7:30–11 PM) with musical performances and free entry "

Part 3

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Part 4

"label": "Saturday 14 March",

Part 5

"detail": " Children's carnival parade under leadership of Jeugdprinses Imara 1 starting from 2:33 PM "

Part 6

},

Part 7

"label": "Sunday 15 March",

Part 8

"detail": " International parade (the highlight of festivities) departs from Kolonel Dusartplein "

Part 9

},

Part 10

"label": "Monday 16 March",

Part 11

"detail": " Hasselt Carnival 2026 closes with removal of the head of Hendrik from Grote Markt, key handover ceremony and herring snacks "