Walloon Brabant comes alive every year from winter to spring with a series of colourful carnivals and spectacular bonfires . These events, rooted in local folklore, are a real invitation to party and share. If you are staying in the region, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a festive and warm atmosphere!
🌟 An Unforgettable Experience Near Our Gîte
Located near many of the iconic bonfires and carnivals , our cottage is the ideal base to fully enjoy these festivities. After a day of discovering costumes, confetti and outdoor shows, return to the comfort of your accommodation and prolong the magic!
🎉 The Unmissable Carnivals of Walloon Brabant in 2025
💃🏼 Villers-la-Ville: An Emblematic Carnival
✨ Dates : February 28 - March 2, 2025✨ Highlights : Festive procession, giant Marie-Doudouye, election of the Prince and Princess of the carnival.
👰🏼🎈 Braine-le-Château: The Magic of Gilles
✨ Dates : March 8 (children's carnival) and March 23, 2025✨ Highlights : Soumonces, processions, fireworks.
📌 info: www.braine-le-chateau.be/culture
👰🏼🎈Hélécine Castle: The Venetian Parade
✨ Dates : March 9 ✨ Highlights : Parade of authentic Venetian costumes.
👜🌟 Nivelles: The Oldest Carnival in the Region
✨ Dates : March 8 - 11, 2025✨ Highlights : Floats, Gilles, giants and more than 50,000 visitors!
🚀🎉 Perwez: A Colorful Weekend
✨ Dates : March 14 - 16, 2025 (with Festicarnaval from March 4 to 6)✨ Highlights : Activities for young and old.
📌 info: Perwez Carnival FB page
🌟🔥 Hélécine: An Exceptional Carnival
✨ Dates : March 28 - 30, 2025✨ Highlights : Spectacular parade inspired by the Rhine style, with kings, princes and emperors in costume.
🔥 The Great Fires of Walloon Brabant: A Warm Tradition
🌟 Ophain: The Great Fir Fire
✨ Date : January 19, 2025✨ Highlights : Christmas tree burning, hot chocolate and complimentary wine.
🏰️ Grez-Doiceau: The Great Fire of Nethen
✨ Date : March 8, 2025✨ Highlights : Peckets, sausage rolls and festive atmosphere.
🌟 Walhain: A Grandiose Show
✨ Date : March 22, 2025✨ Highlights : Torchlight procession, fireworks.
🌍 Court-Saint-Étienne: Goodbye Winter!
✨ Date : March 29, 2025✨ Highlights : Burning of Snowman Winter to welcome spring.
🎡 Enjoy the Magic of Local Folklore!
What could be better than celebrating the end of winter and the arrival of spring to the rhythm of drums, floats and bonfires? ✨ By staying in our cottage, you have a front row seat to experience these unique moments!
📍 Book your stay and immerse yourself in the heart of Walloon folklore!
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Happy extended Carnival and see you soon for festive adventures at Gertrude & Friends!
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