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Carnival in Breda 2025

From 1st to 4th March 2025, it is carnival time again. This is a special anniversary as carnival in ut Kielegat has existed for 8 x 11 or 88 years! We are, of course, going to celebrate this exuberantly. On this page, you will find the most important carnival events in Breda and, in due course, a lot of practical information.

You don't want to miss this during the carnival in Breda.

Carnival actually consists of dozens of large and small events for young and old. There are a few that you really must have attended. We created an overview. Bet that your children will be very happy with the fourth item?

Carnival parades

Almost every city or village where carnival is celebrated has a parade. Usually the highlight of the annual carnival.
In the municipality of Breda, there are several: 

Sunday 2 March:

  • Parade 't Aogje (Princenhage)
  • Parade Baviaonenland (Bavel)
  • Parade Boemeldonck (Prinsenbeek)
  • Parade Bosuilendorp (Ulvenhout)

Monday 3 March:

  • Grand Parade Kielegat (Breda)
  • Lampkes Parade Totdenringen (Teteringen)

Tuesday 4 March:

  • Brakkensliert Kielegat (children's parade)
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Check out the main carnival events here

Check out a selection from the carnival agenda below. Do you want to see all carnival events? Then go to our event calendar.

Buy your Kielegatse items in the Explore Breda Store

Beanies, scarves, badges, boxershorts.  There are all sorts of ways to show that you come from Kielegat, or at least have a warm heart for Kielegat. Part of the Kielegat collection is available for purchase at the Explore Breda Store on Stadserf 2. By doing so, you support the Breda carnival! 

Practical information about carnival

From parade routes, bicycle parking and first aid to Leutpenningen, toilets and accessibility. We'll show you the way during carnival in Breda.

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Borrowing carnival clothing

Together with Parels and several primary schools, the Kielegat foundation ensures that carnival clothing is available for every child. Recently, everyone could hand in carnival clothing at various locations in Breda. From 11 February, you can go to Parels aan de Houtmarkt and Boerderij Wolfslaar to borrow carnival clothing. Many schools have also set up a special place where students can borrow items for this purpose. This way, everyone can join in the fun during carnival. 

Carnival from your comfy chair

Prefer not to go out or just want to celebrate Carnival at home? BredaNu (Sanseveria TV) and Baronie TV will bring the carnival atmosphere to your living room from Friday 28th February to Tuesday 4th March. Performances from artists, live reports of the most important carnival events, and much more. All you need to do is hang up the streamers yourself!

You can find more information on the websites of BredaNu and Baronie TV.

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From bicycle shelters, first aid and Leutpenningen to toilets and accessibility. We show you the way during carnival in Breda.