Sinterklaas Parade in Hilversum
Sunday 15 November
Old Harbour city park
Here comes Sinterklaas! Watch as Sinterklaas and the Pieten (his helpers) arrive in Hilversum by boat and join in the celebrations. The afternoon kicks off with the interactive children’s show Waar is de Sint?! Ria Roze and Wil Duikbril are waiting for Sinterklaas together with all the children. But where is he? Sing, dance, and call out as loudly as you can to help bring Sinterklaas to Hilversum.
At around 1:45 pm, the big moment arrives: Sinterklaas and the Pieten sail into the Oude Haven. The mayor and children’s mayor officially welcome him to the city. Afterwards, the festive parade makes its way through Hilversum towards the town centre. Find a good spot along the route and enjoy the music and all the cheerful Pieten passing by.
This year’s arrival is even more colourful thanks to the Flag Parade. Make your own flag at home, bring it with you and wave it proudly as Sinterklaas passes. Put on your favourite Sinterklaas outfit and join in the fun!
TIP: The Pieten hand out traditional spiced biscuits called kruidnoten to children along the parade route. Does your child have coeliac disease? Look out for the special Gluten-free Piet! Find out how to get Gluten-free Piet's attention so your child can enjoy gluten-free treats too.
Programme1:00 pm – Start of the Sinterklaas celebrations and children’s show at the Oude Haven (Old Harbour)
1:45 pm – Arrival of Sinterklaas and official welcome
2:15 pm – Start of the parade through Hilversum
Around 4:00 pm – End of the parade at Marktplein (Market Square)
Oude Haven → Hilvertsweg → Neuweg → Gijsbrecht van Amstelstraat → Bosdrift → Havenstraat → Vaartweg → Keiplein → Schoutenstraat → Kerkstraat → Groest → Marktplein.
When
- Sunday the 15th of november 2026 from 13:00 to 16:00
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