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Reuzenstoet Borgerhout
Traditionele jaarlijkse Reuzenstoet van De Reuskens van Borgerhout, vertrek om 14u door de straten van het district.
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Leverage a traditional local parade as a community engagement and foot-traffic driver for hospitality and tourism businesses in the Borgerhout district.
- Celebrate local heritage: partner with the Reuskens parade to showcase district attractions
- Family-friendly event promotion: drive foot traffic to nearby cafes, restaurants, and shops during parade hours
- Behind-the-scenes content: document the parade preparation and cultural significance for social media
- Local tourism guide: feature the parade as a must-see cultural event for visitors to the district
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
The Reuzenstoet is an annual celebration where the Reuskens (the four Reuskens: Reus, Reuzin, Kinnebaba, and Dolfijn) mark their anniversary, a tradition dating back to 1712. The procession winds through Borgerhout's streets and squares, accompanied by historic floats and newly-created giants built by local associations, schools, and organisations; everyone is welcome to participate or attend. The event is organized alongside two fairs and concludes with an afterparty.
- Procession starts Saturday 26 September 2026 at 14:00 (2:00 PM)
- Parade route begins at Griffier Schobbenslaan and proceeds to Moorkensplein (arrival 15:00–16:30)
- Over 1,000 giant-builders, giant-fans, and volunteers participate in the parade
- Parade features historic floats and dozens of new custom giants crafted by community organisations
- Traditional fair at Turnhoutsebaan
- Expect flea markets, fair stalls, live music performances, and a giant party ("reuzenfuif")
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