On 11 November each year there is a beautiful lantern parade in the Vondelpark to celebrate Sint Maarten. The parade starts promptly at 6pm from the Emmastraat entrance. So be prompt! We’ve been making some lanterns in preparation for Sint Maarten. Buy your lampstokje from Blokker, Hema or Action and enjoy. … [Read more...] about Getting ready for Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten
Lantern fun in the Vondelpark
11 November is a special day here in the Netherlands with beautiful Sint Maarten celebrations (for all the facts visit the Wikipedia page). There is a lovely lantern parade in the Vondelpark for young children, starting at 6.00pm from the Emmastraat entrance to the Vondelpark, near the former Stadsdeel building. Details here (in Dutch). Be warned: they are very prompt in their departure and it is nice to be near the front where there is a band playing. The children bring along their … [Read more...] about Lantern fun in the Vondelpark