Weekendo
Groeëte Optoch va Heële – Heerlen Carnival Parade
On carnival Sunday, 7 February 2027, Heerlen's big parade – billed by the city as the largest in the Netherlands – fills the centre, with a children's parade the day before. 2027 times to follow.
Carnivals in Heerlen 2026: dates, hours, map
Lichtstoet Heerlen – illuminated carnival parade
On carnival Tuesday, 9 February 2027, at 8.11 pm, an evening parade in which every float and group must be lit up winds through central Heerlen – with nothing but carnival music.