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Dinant Lumière: Santa's arrival with a parade of illuminated horses and tractors

Départ au Rocher Bayard, puis centre-ville de Dinant · Dinant, Belgium
Season19 December 2026
Todayclosed
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Whereoutdoors

Price not stated; the parade runs on public streets.

About the event

A highlight of Dinant Lumière, the festival that lights up the Meuse town throughout December, this procession brings together tractors draped in fairy lights and horses from local riding stables. It sets off from the Rocher Bayard at the foot of the cliffs and makes its way up the town's main streets escorting Santa. The parade is organised with the Young Farmers' Federation. Before or after, you can stroll along the Meuse under the illuminated landmarks around the collegiate church and the citadel. Tip: park a little away from the centre and walk to the route, as the riverside is very busy that evening.

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Saturday19December 2026 18:00–20:30

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