When is the Laetare de Stavelot in 2027 and what time is the main parade?

The 522nd Laetare runs from Saturday 6 to Monday 8 March 2027. The night parade starts at 20:30 on Saturday. The main parade, with 2,500 participants, starts at 13:30 on Sunday 7 March, followed by the rondeau of the Blancs-Moussis on Place St-Remacle and fireworks at 21:00 (programme of the organising committee, read on 29 September 2026).

How much does it cost to watch the parades?

Saturday's night parade is free. On Sunday 7 March 2027 entry costs 5 euros for anyone over 12; it is free for children under 12 and for residents of Stavelot who show an identity card. The fireworks are free (programme of the organising committee, read on 29 September 2026).

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Culture CarnivalSat 6 Mar 2027 – Mon 8 Mar 2027, 20:30Stavelot, Belgium

522e Laetare de Stavelot

Name: 522e Laetare de Stavelot
Start: 2027-03-06T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-08
Location: Stavelot, Belgium

When: Saturday 6 March 2027 – Monday 8 March 2027, 20:30
Where: Stavelot, Belgium Map and directions
Category: Culture
Price: see the FAQ ↓
Official page: laetare-stavelot.be (opens in a new tab)

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my take

The Blancs Moussis in their long-nosed white hoods have been doing this since the 16th century. It is the most genuinely strange folk event within two hours of Luxembourg.

about the event

Stavelot's Walloon carnival, held on the fourth Sunday of Lent rather than at Shrovetide. Saturday brings a night parade from 20:30 with more than 1,500 participants and 30 societies; Sunday is the big Blancs Moussis procession with 2,500 participants, 25 societies, five tonnes of confetti and fireworks. The parades are in the streets; a marquee and shuttle buses are organised separately.

FAQ

When is the Laetare de Stavelot in 2027 and what time is the main parade?: The 522nd Laetare runs from Saturday 6 to Monday 8 March 2027. The night parade starts at 20:30 on Saturday. The main parade, with 2,500 participants, starts at 13:30 on Sunday 7 March, followed by the rondeau of the Blancs-Moussis on Place St-Remacle and fireworks at 21:00 (programme of the organising committee, read on 29 September 2026).
How much does it cost to watch the parades?: Saturday's night parade is free. On Sunday 7 March 2027 entry costs 5 euros for anyone over 12; it is free for children under 12 and for residents of Stavelot who show an identity card. The fireworks are free (programme of the organising committee, read on 29 September 2026).

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