| optoch.nl | Optoch Kommitee Zitterd | The Stichting ‘Optoch Kommitee Zitterd’ has organized the carnival parades of Sittard since 1963, including the Kinderoptocht and the Grote Optocht. The foundation manages the Optochthal, where associations build their floats for the Grote Optocht, and builds its own new float for the mayor. Various events are organized, such as the Kinderoptocht (February 8, 2026), the Grote Optocht (February 15, 2026), and the ‘Zittesje Sjörkarre Optoch’ (2020), with a focus on humor and topicality. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | float 159 parade 513 carnival 986 foundation 6678 association 8562 event 45199 | Sittard-Geleen → Sittard 1997 |
| borchgrave.nl | Carnavalsvereniging De Borchgrave | The website contains information about the carnival program for 2025, including the names of the new youth prince and princess. There is an overview of the association's history, with references to previous boards and historical documents. The website provides news items about carnival activities, such as the parade and the handover of duties. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | prince couple 11 parade 513 carnival 986 history 7286 | Echt-Susteren → Roosteren 30 |
| volksvermakenvries.nl | Volksvermaken Vries | Volksvermaken Vries is an association that organizes dozens of events for young and old every year in Vries and the surrounding area. The association has approximately 1,000 members and is largely dependent on the voluntary commitment of its members. The website provides an up-to-date agenda of events, information about volunteering and news announcements, including notices of general member meetings and special events such as Taofel in Tuune. | | volunteer 8367 association 8562 member 10154 event 45199 | Tynaarlo → Vries 168 |
| knopengein.nl | CV Les Boutonniers | The website directs users to a Google Maps route for the carnavalsoptocht of Montfoort and Knopengein. The carnavalsoptocht in Knopengein will take place on March 2nd, 2025, at 13:00, with parts of the town center closed to vehicular traffic for the day, including specific roads and the Hofplein. Various festive locations, including Heeren van Montfoort, Sint Joseph, The Knopenbakker, Café de Plaats, Café Bolle Harry and Gein op het Plein, are listed and accessible during the event. | Neighborhood Organizations → Residents’ Associations 965 | parade 513 traffic 916 route 3425 event 45199 | Utrecht → Montfoort 673 |
| vriendenvandenhelder.nl | Vrienden van Den Helder | The organization aims to provide accessible and low-threshold events for various age groups. The events encompass a wide range of cultural activities such as music, theater, art, and creativity. The website features quotes from individuals who emphasize the value of culture, and indicates that the organization focuses on the enjoyment of visitors and creating a positive experience. | Arts → Imaging & Photography 7687 | theater 2544 art 3856 culture 3922 music 13170 event 45199 | North-Holland → Den Helder 1886 |
| dantehaarlem.nl | Società Dante Alighieri Haarlem | The organization offers longer-term courses in Italian language and culture exclusively for members, as well as a reading course about ‘La Divina Commedia’ led by Christian Kuiper. The ‘Caffè parlando’ gatherings, open to members and non-members, provide a relaxed setting to practice Italian speaking skills, with a small fee for non-members. The ‘Notizie Dantesche’ newsletter regularly provides updates about Italian language, culture, and the activities of the association, and the ‘Società Dante Alighieri’ is a global organization with 15 chapters in the Netherlands. | Food & Drink → Italian Culture 29 | italian 320 committee 629 cafe 1622 culture 3922 newsletter 6504 course 14728 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| olliedonkers.nl | CV de Olliedonkers | The carnival association CV de Olliedonkers is based in Spoordonk, part of the municipality of Oirschot. Following a quiet period with Olliedonkerskrentje2025, a new and improved carnival is now being planned, including a revamped parade, children's afternoon and Saturday evening. The website provides information about the Olliedonkerskrentje celebration of 2025 and offers opportunities to sponsor the association. | Culinary & Tastings → Carnival Festivals 179 | parade 513 carnival 986 sponsor 1159 | Oirschot → Spoordonk 55 |
| denoortukkers.nl | Carnavalvereniging De Noortukkers | The association organizes a illuminated carnival parade in the Bollenstreek on Friday, February 28th, with a subsequent prize-giving and party evening. On Saturday, March 1st, a party will be held under the enthusiastic leadership of Rave van Fortuin, accessible to members for free and non-members for € 15,-. Opportunities to become a member, participate in the parade and view the association's agenda can be found on the website. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 party 5928 member 10154 event 45199 | South-Holland → Noordwijk 2507 |
| awcdekeien.nl | AWC de Keien | The website offers an overview of the carnival association's activities, such as the agenda for 2025/2026, the webshop for merchandise and photos from previous editions. The website contains information about the organization of the carnival parade, including the winners of various categories. The website informs about the presentation of the Keien award to volunteers, such as Gerard Prudon, who has received a Royal Distinction for his volunteer work. | Carnival → Carnival Associations 490 | lottery 207 parade 513 committee 629 carnival 986 association 8562 | North-Brabant → Waalre 565 |
| rozenmaondag.nl | Stichting Rozenmaondag | The foundation is seeking volunteers to help organize the carnival parade. Results are available from the parade on February 12, 2024. The website offers information on how to register for the 2025 parade on March 3rd and includes the regulations. | Village Focus → Village Organizations 683 | parade 513 regulation 1350 sponsors 2642 registration 4366 volunteer 8367 | Gelderland → Berg en Dal 1294 |
| krooshappers.nl | KroosHappers | The KroosHappers has existed for 44 years and organizes various events such as the Prince's Ball, Sensation Green, Disco Carnival, Ball Masqué, parades, and themed balls. Members can register and the website provides information about memberships, the membership administration, former princes and the council of 11. There is news about merchandise, registrations for the parade and carnival, and the results of previous events. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 Culinary & Tastings → Carnival Festivals 179 | parade 513 carnival 986 merchandise 1061 membership 10442 event 45199 | Alphen aan den Rijn → Boskoop 652 |
| barrakkus.nl | Oldenzaalse Optochtvereniging Barrakkus | Barrakkus is an optochtvereniging (parade association) in Oldenzaal with over 300 members, whose main goal is to participate annually in the Grote Twentse Carnavalsoptocht (Great Twente Carnival Parade). The association was founded in 1998 by four friends who wanted to participate in the parade themselves. The initial establishment was limited to men over 20 years old and only by invitation. The website contains information about events, photos from previous years, news, sponsorship packages, membership and administrative data. | Culture → Traditional Practices 371 | parade 513 participant 1934 board 3438 photo 7778 association 8562 member 10154 | Overijssel → Oldenzaal 1219 |
| oranjeverenigingharmelen.nl | Oranjevereniging Harmelen | The Oranjevereniging Harmelen organizes a diverse annual activity program for the residents and visitors of Harmelen, ranging from children's disco parties to the Light Festival with Sinterklaas and the annual King's Day celebration. Traditions such as King’s Day are celebrated extensively with honors, children’s games, and performances. The association is entirely formed by volunteers and strives to finance the activities through sponsorship and own income. | | volunteer 8367 | Woerden → Harmelen 335 |
| sukkewottels.nl | C.V. De Sükkewottels | The website contains several books with photos from previous carnival celebrations. There is information about the parade, including the regulations and the opportunity to sign up. The website contains recent news posts and social media posts from the carnival association, including photos of Haarle sings. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 carnival 986 sponsorship 2686 photo 7778 news 15293 | Hellendoorn → Haarle 131 |
| kempenoptocht.nl | KempenOptocht | The website offers details about the 36th KempenOptocht, scheduled for February 16, 2026, in Hapert. It announces the results of categories such as ‘Wagens with walking groups’, ‘Public Prize’, and ‘Large walking groups’, mentioning the winners. The website describes the ‘Fellowship Ball’ to be held on March 29, 2025, at the MFA Hart van Hapert, inviting participants and visitors. | Neighborhood Organizations → Residents’ Associations 965 | parade 513 participant 1934 sponsorship 2686 results 3954 | Bladel → Casteren 40 |
| hakaop.nl | Haaksbergse Karnavals Optocht | The website offers information about the parade from February 13th to 17th, 2026 in Haaksbergen, with the registration closed. The new board of the HaKaOp, consisting of Jordy, Patrique, Daan, Jan Willem and Erwin, thanks the old board for their dedication and is committed to organizing a future parade with enthusiasm. The website recruits volunteers for the parade and contains information about the dignitaries of 2024/2025, including members of HKV de Keiensleppers, HOLA carnaval and CV De Schipbek’nkeerls. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 sponsorship 2686 board 3438 registration 4366 photo 7778 volunteer 8367 | Overijssel → Haaksbergen 887 |
| carnavalwaspik.nl | Stichting Jeugdcarnaval Waspik | The website contains information about the Waspik carnival, including the 2025 program. A carnival newspaper is available, both online and in print, with the full program. The website informs about the Children's Carnival, the parade, and other activities that take place during the carnival, and offers regulations and results from previous years. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 carnival 986 volunteer 8367 | Waalwijk → Waspik 142 |
| bok-bemmel.nl | Bemmelse Optocht Kommissie | The website offers information about the carnival parade held in Bemmel on March 2nd. It provides the possibility to register for the parade, and this can also be done on the day itself at Het Wapen of Bemmel. The website contains rules, results, photos, and information about volunteers and sponsors. | Carnival → Carnival Associations 490 | parade 513 carnival 986 sponsors 2642 registration 4366 volunteer 8367 | Lingewaard → Bemmel 509 |
| pikpot.nl | Carnavalsvereniging de Pikpotters | The website describes the history of the association, which originated around a small, black shed called 'Pikpot'. The website contains information about the annual carnival festival in Kwadendamme, including the parade program and mood photos. There is an overview of the members of the association, including the current prince. There is also a digital Pikpotbode available. | Culinary & Tastings → Carnival Festivals 179 | parade 513 carnival 986 association 8562 member 10154 | Borsele → Kwadendamme 30 |
| stichtingdekater-dorst.nl | Stichting De Kater Dorst | The carnival association organizes carnival festivities in 2025, from Friday, February 28th to Tuesday, March 4th, under the motto "Wai spinnen d'r op los". In addition to the carnival festivities, the website provides links to previous carnival editions (2023, 2024) and registrations for parades and talent contests. The association asks for donations and sponsorship to keep the carnival celebrations going and invites visitors to become friends of the cat by making a donation to Stichting de Kater. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 carnival 986 talent 3987 donation 5110 association 8562 | |
| cvdekrubbebieters.nl | CV De Krubbebieters | The carnival couple of 2025, Prince Erick I and Princess Priscilla, have been officially announced and will lead the carnival days. There is a registration option for the parade in Oost-Maarland on March 2, 2025, via the website. The website also contains news about the lottery and the winners, as well as a lost bicycle key found during the carnival days. | Carnival → Carnival Associations 490 | prince couple 11 lottery 207 parade 513 | Eijsden-Margraten → Eijsden 266 |
| kaaiengat.nl | Stichting Openbaar Carnaval Kaaiengat (SOCK) | SOCK organizes various carnival events annually, including the tonpraoten, children’s carnival, Kaaienbal, and the parade. These activities take place in Kaaiengat and are organized in collaboration with CV Kaai Kapot, an association with 200 members. The 2025 carnival program includes events on February 15, 22 and 23, and March 1 and 2, with locations such as Café Kerkzicht, the Leybron, and the Kaaienplein (Dorpsplein). | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 carnival 986 | Eindhoven → Stratum 267 |
| kpj-stnyk.nl | KPJ ST.NYK | The association, KPJ ST.NYK, has existed since 1923 and organizes activities from November to September annually, with a focus on building floats during the summer months. The website provides information about a wide range of activities, including live performances, sports, excursions, themed parties, and pub nights, as well as an archive of photos of past events and the Allegorical Parade. Visitors can purchase tickets online and become members of the association to gain access to discounts and contribute to the vitality of Sint Nyk. | Carnival → Parades 76 | photo archive 55 float 159 membership 10442 event 45199 | De Fryske Marren → Sint Nicolaasga 146 |
| ocvdeglasbloazers.nl | O.C.V. de Glasbloazers | The website includes galleries with photos of various carnival parades, including the Grote Twentse Carnival Parade and the Wagen aanbieden 2025 parade. The association organizes various committees, such as the Frühschoppen, Gala, and Loopgroep committees, as well as an Oud Papier committee, which play a role in the preparations for carnival activities. Information is provided about becoming a member, sponsoring, and the history of the association, including the figures Vost Roy and Sik Peter. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 figure 560 committee 629 carnival 986 association 8562 member 10154 | Overijssel → Twente 2578 |
| despie-hoeven.nl | De Spie | The neighborhood association, founded in 1965, is constantly active and organizes not only carnival parades with the construction of a carnival float, but also various other events and outings. The ‘Peejenland’ parade in 2025 was a success with 25,000 visitors and this year, the Spie presented a theme based on the Mardi Gras of New Orleans. The neighborhood association is proud of the annual leuttocht, considered a unique carnival parade with beautiful floats that can be seen in Hoeven.” | Neighborhood Organizations → Residents’ Associations 965 | float 159 parade 513 member 10154 event 45199 | Halderberge → Hoeven 198 |
| desmoezen.nl | C.V. De Smoezen | The website describes the history of C.V. De Smoezen, which began in 1951. Various events and parades are announced, including the Smoezier (carnival festival), parades, gala evenings and receptions. The website provides information about membership benefits and the opportunity to become a member or a friend of the association. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 merchandise 1061 membership 10442 event 45199 | Overijssel → Twenterand 848 |
| echter-vastelaoves-spektakel.nl | C.V. De Aester Echt | The Echter Vasteloaves Spektakel is returning to the center of Echt in 2026, after previous successful editions. On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the PlatsSpektakel will be organized with various local artists playing vasteloaves music. On carnival Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Optochtbal will take place with the grand parade of C.V. De Aester Echt, followed by a performance program and prize-giving ceremony. | Festivals → Carnival 1150 | parade 513 sponsors 2642 artist 5745 family 6462 | Echt-Susteren → Echt 454 |
| zichtopzandvoort.nl | N/A | The website publishes information about historical parades that have been driven through the center of Zandvoort, including a parade on June 21, 2025. It also describes events such as King's Day (April 27, 2025 and April 28, 2024), the Shanty and Mariners Festival (September 30, 2024), the New Year's Dive (January 1, 2024), and an attempt to tow a shrimp trawler (December 17, 2023). The text contains excerpts from news reports and reports about these events, often with the date and the name of the person who organized or reported on the event. | Landscape → Coast 155 | parade 513 beach 3210 event 45199 | North-Holland → Zandvoort 1298 |