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Internationale Carnavalsstoet Diest
Internationale carnavalsstoet door het stadscentrum, vertrekkend aan de Boudewijnvest, met carnavalskermis op de Grote Markt.
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Activate local and regional tourism around a traditional European carnival parade and fair, driving foot traffic to hospitality, retail, and food vendors in Diest's city center.
- Celebrate carnival tradition: parade floats, costumes, and street performances in historic Diest
- Carnival fair on Grote Markt: family-friendly attractions, local food stalls, and entertainment
- Plan your carnival weekend: accommodation, dining, and shopping in Diest's city center
- Behind-the-scenes carnival prep: local artisans and float builders share their craft
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
The Internationale Carnavalsstoet takes place on Sunday 22 March 2026 through Diest's city centre. Organised by carnaval association Gilde van Tielebuis, the parade features carnaval groups from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, giving it an international character. A carnaval fair operates on the Grote Markt alongside the parade.
- Parade departs at 14:33 from Boudewijnvest
- Route winds through the historic city centre: Valleilaan, Statiestraat, F. Allenstraat, Oude Tramweg, Schaffensestraat, Koning Albertstraat, Grote Markt, and surrounding streets
- International delegations from Germany and the Netherlands participate as part of longstanding brother-city partnerships
- Carnaval fair on Grote Markt opens Saturday 21 March at 14:00, Sunday from 10:00
- Sister-city ties with Dillenburg and Euskirchen (Germany), and Orange cities including Breda (Netherlands)
- Traditional street carnaval atmosphere with decorated floats, costumed groups, dance troupes, music and festive revelry