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Mariaprocessie Halle

Op pinksterzondag trekt de Mariaprocessie met meer dan 800 figuranten, praalwagens, paarden en dansgroepen door het centrum, rond de Zwarte Madonna.

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Promote Halle as a pilgrimage and cultural tourism destination during Pentecost season, leveraging the spectacle of 800+ participants and the historic Zwarte Madonna procession.

Relevance 35low intent
  • Experience 800+ performers in Belgium's iconic Mariaprocessie—a centuries-old Pentecost tradition
  • Plan your pilgrimage: witness the Zwarte Madonna procession in Halle this Pentecost
  • Behind the spectacle: floats, horses, and dance groups celebrate faith and heritage
Programme

On Sunday 24 May 2026, the Mariaprocessie travels through Halle's centre, starting at 15:00, bringing the city's history and pilgrimage to the Black Madonna to life. Around 800 figurants participate , with floats, musicians, dance groups and horses depicting different scenes of Halle's heritage and religious tradition.

Friday 22 May, 20:00

Gregorian concert by Schola Gregoriana Sainnensis in the basilica (€15 entry via onthaal@kerkgroothalle.be)

Saturday 23 May

Whitsun Kermis opens on Possozplein; various pilgrim groups arrive (e.g. from Wakken-Dentergem, Gits in West Flanders)

Sunday 24 May, 14:30

Image of Our Lady is ceremonially carried out of the basilica

Sunday 24 May, 15:00

Mariaprocessie departs; historical spectacle featuring 800 figurants in costumes, floats, musicians, dance groups and horses narrating Halle's history and the Black Madonna's miracles. Routes via Leide, Mgr Senciestraat, Brusselsesteenweg, Meiboom, Onderwijsstraat, Vestingstraat, Ninoofsesteenweg, Beestenmarkt, Volpestraat, Minderbroederstraat, Oudstrijdersplein, L. Theunckensstraat, Arkenvest, Basiliekstraat, Maandagmarkt, Melkstraat, Grote Markt, Possozplein, ending in Vondel

Sunday 24 May, ~16:30

Mariahulde (Marian tribute) ceremony in the basilica

Sunday 23–25 May

Whitsun Kermis fairground attractions on Possozplein

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  • "800 figurants in period costumes, floats and horses depicting Halle's history and pilgrimage traditions",
  • "New 2026 scene around Sint-Rochuskapel (400 years old) with theatrical portrayal of Death being thwarted by Saint Rochus",
  • "Additional miracle tableaux planned: falconer's lost hawk and the waterwell miracle",
  • "Free admission
  • historically attracts several thousand spectators",
  • "Gregorian concert by Schola Gregoriana Sainnensis on Friday 22 May at 20:00 in the basilica (€15 tickets)",
  • "Whitsun Kermis fairground 23–25 May on Possozplein
  • Mariahulde (Marian tribute) ceremony in basilica at ~16:30 on 24 May"
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