Carnaval (Dutch carnival) is the most vibrant and widely celebrated popular festival in Maastricht. About 200,000 people immerse themselves in a festival full of parades, musical performances and unofficial ceremonies for three days.
The annual event is one of many carnival celebrations in the Netherlands that takes place each year just before Spring. Also known as ‘Vastelaovend’, the three-day celebration officially starts on Sunday and is carried out until Tuesday. During the festivities, the entire city of Maastricht can be seen covered in traditional red, yellow and green flags.
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