Zinneke Parade is a spectacular biennial street parade held every two years in May in Brussels, celebrating the city’s diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Named after the Brussels term “zinneke”—meaning “mutt” or “mixed breed”—the event embraces the idea of a multicultural city united through art and imagination. Thousands of residents, artists, and volunteers collaborate to create thematic floats, costumes, and performances, all crafted sustainably and without engines or recorded music. Each edition centers on a new social or artistic theme, transforming Brussels into a moving canvas of rhythm, color, and collaboration. Blending inclusivity, ecology, and urban creativity, the Zinneke Parade embodies the playful soul of Brussels.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Brussels or a Belgium route—we’ll plan the multicultural parade, smart vantage points & timing, smooth metro detours, and a walkable stay by the Grand-Place/route.
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DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 30 May 2026 (Saturday).
• Parade window: approximately 15:00–18:00 — see City tourism.
• Biennial city parade with a new theme each edition (2026: “RÊVE/DREAM”) — check the organizer’s Official site.
• The exact timetable publishes annually — follow the official Program for route map and group order when released.
LOCATION
• Brussels city center — the route crosses central boulevards and squares (set anew each edition) published by the organizers; city overview on City tourism.
• Central reference point: Grand‑Place, Brussels — Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free street event: open viewing along the route; no grandstands or motorized floats — see City tourism · Official site.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Organized by Zinneke asbl; next parade date confirmed as Saturday 30 May 2026 — see Organizer’s channel · Official site.
• Public transport: STIB‑MIVB metro, tram and buses serve the center; plan with STIB‑MIVB.
• Arrive early for the best vantage points; the route and precise checkpoints publish on the organizer’s pages closer to the date.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Belgium route that includes the Zinneke Parade at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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