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Ostend Carnival 2025
Ostend will once again become a vibrant carnival celebration during the first weekend of March 2025, featuring parades, music, dance, and festive activities for young and old.
Program
Friday, February 28
- 19:00 - 21:00: Official reception at the town hall
- 21:00 - 21:30: Parade to the Wellington Racecourse
- 21:30 - 02:00: Carnival ball with DJ Macaroni, Luc Steeno & Louis Flion
Saturday, March 1
- 15:00 - 16:00: Children's parade through the city center
- 16:00: Children's "Kloeffeworp" at the Groentemarkt
- 16:30 - 19:00: Performances by DJ Savas, Kythana & Swoop
- 19:00 - until late: Pub crawl with the Dixieland Streetband
Sunday, March 2
- 15:00 - 16:30: Grand Carnival Parade with floats
- 17:30: "Kloeffeworp" from the Kursaal
- 17:00 - 21:45: Carnival ball with DJ Savas, Elvis, Stoffel, Michael Angelo & Yves Segers
Holiday Suites Jabbeke Klein Strand
Holiday Suites De Haan
Holiday Suites Westende
Frequently Asked Questions :
1. Where does the grand carnival parade start?
1. Where does the grand carnival parade start?
The grand carnival parade departs on Sunday, March 2 at 3:00 PM from Torhoutsesteenweg and moves through the city center towards Zeeheldenplein.
2. Is the carnival accessible for children?
2. Is the carnival accessible for children?
Yes, there is a special children's parade on Saturday afternoon and a children's Kloeffeworp at the Groentemarkt.
3. What is the Kloeffeworp?
3. What is the Kloeffeworp?
The Kloeffeworp is a tradition where carnival enthusiasts gather to catch wooden clogs and surprises that are thrown from a stage. This takes place on Saturday for children and on Sunday from the Kursaal Oostende.
4. Are there any performances scheduled?
4. Are there any performances scheduled?
Yes, there are several performances by DJ Macaroni, Luc Steeno, Louis Flion, DJ Savas, Kythana, Swoop, Elvis, Stoffel, Michael Angelo, and Yves Segers.
5. Where does the carnival ball take place?
5. Where does the carnival ball take place?
- Friday: Bagatelle (Wellington Racecourse)
- Sunday: Entrance hall of Kursaal Oostende
6. Are there special traffic measures during the carnival?
6. Are there special traffic measures during the carnival?
Yes, during the parades and processions, several streets in the city center will be closed. Visitors are advised to use public transport or peripheral parking areas.
7. Are there any costs associated with participating in the events?
7. Are there any costs associated with participating in the events?
Most events, such as the parades and the Kloeffeworp, are free to attend. For the carnival ball, entry fees may apply.