Kaarskensprocessie Scherpenheuvel
Bekende kaarskensprocessie rond de basiliek van het grootste Mariale bedevaartsoord van Vlaanderen, op de eerste zondag na Allerheiligen.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Position your hospitality or tourism brand as a welcoming partner for pilgrims and faith-based travelers attending Flanders' largest Marian pilgrimage event in early November.
- Behind-the-scenes coverage of the candlelit procession around Scherpenheuvel basilica
- Local accommodation and dining guides for pilgrims visiting the region's premier Marian shrine
- Faith community spotlights: stories of devotion and tradition at this centuries-old November ritual
The history of the candlelight procession dates back to the 1600s . The procession takes place on the first Sunday after All Saints' Day after a solemn service of lauds at 3 p.m., during which the wooden statue of Our Lady is carried in a circuit around the Basilica and then joins the Eucharist in the Mariahal . It is an annually recurring celebration for Scherpenheuvel and for everyone who carries Our Lady in their heart . [" Procession begins at 3 p.m. with solemn lauds, followed by a circuit procession of the wooden Our Lady statue around the Basilica ", " Morning annual market with ~100 market vendors selling wares ", " Closure in the Mariahal with Eucharist celebration ", " Pilgrims light candles to seek Mary's blessing ", "Free admission, open to all ages", " Ceremony concludes with vespers featuring Mary's Magnificat as highlight "]