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Bosch Winters Paradepaardje (Den Bosch)
Nostalgic winter square below St John's Cathedral: covered ice rink, Ferris wheel, carousel and café; 5 Dec–3 Jan.
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Oeteldonk Carnival ('s-Hertogenbosch)
Binnenstad 's-Hertogenbosch (Markt / stadhuis) · 's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsSeason6 February – 8 February 2027
2027 dates not confirmed yet
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About the event
During carnival 's-Hertogenbosch goes by the name Oeteldonk, and the whole city plays along. On Saturday afternoon there is a short remembrance at the Oeteldonk memorial stone by the Knillispoort. On Sunday at exactly 11.11 am, Prince Amadeiro XXVII arrives on the court train and leads the entry procession to the town hall – no floats, no vehicles, and anyone can walk along. On Monday the Grote Optocht, held since 1882, traditionally draws around 100,000 spectators. It usually runs from 12.33 pm to about 4.11 pm; the 2027 route and times have not been published yet.
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Dates and hours
Sat 6 Feb: 15:11–15:33 at the Knillispoort. Sun 7 Feb: prince arrives at 11:11 (end estimated around 14:11). Mon 8 Feb: Grote Optocht traditionally 12:33–16:11; 2027 times not confirmed yet.
- Sat 6 February — 15:11–15:33. Remembrance at the Oeteldonk memorial stone (Knillispoort)
- Sun 7 February — 11:11–14:11. Prince Amadeiro arrives, entry procession (Intocht) to the town hall
- Mon 8 February — 12:33–16:11. Main parade (Grote Optocht) – usual times, to be confirmed
Combine with
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