Mayor's Ceremony
Spectators gather for the finale of the parade at the Market Square under torchlight.
~22:00
Katuit (Dendermonde Giants Parade)
Katuit-reuzenommegang Dendermonde
Dendermonde, Belgium
Aug 28, 2025Expected
On the last Thursday of August, the Flemish town of Dendermonde holds Katuit, its great parade of giants. Towering figures and torchbearers wind through the streets to close the town's old fair, in a folk procession that has grown from a kermis tradition into one of the most cherished spectacles of the year.
Key moments
Where it happens
Grote Markt
Dendermonde, Belgium
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
General parade etiquette; avoid entering floats.
Respect local boundaries
Polite curiosity; this is a community celebration.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: very high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
Reviewed mediaREGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Katuit (Dendermonde Giants Parade)
Katuit-reuzenommegang Dendermonde
Dendermonde, Belgium
On the last Thursday of August, the Flemish town of Dendermonde holds Katuit, its great parade of giants. Towering figures and torchbearers wind through the streets to close the town's old fair, in a folk procession that has grown from a kermis tradition into one of the most cherished spectacles of the year.
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Aug 28, 2025Expected dates
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The story behind it
Katuit began as a way to close the Dendermonde kermis (fair) and has evolved into a major folk procession with symbolic figures. It connects the community through its recurring pageantry of giants, carrying forward medieval parade traditions.
Key moments to know
~22:00Expected
Mayor's Ceremony
Spectators gather for the finale of the parade at the Market Square under torchlight.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
General parade etiquette; avoid entering floats.
Respect local boundaries
Polite curiosity; this is a community celebration.
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 28, 2025
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City / Area
Dendermonde
East Flanders
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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