Arrival of Saint Nicholas 2012

Arrival of Saint Nicholas

The tradition of Saint Nicholas bringing gifts to children, celebrated in many countries, is an extraordinary occasion in Amsterdam. Saint Nicholas surrounded by his black servants arrives on a deck of a ship to Amsterdam. Later, the whole parade in a festive way accompanies him to the city center. Hundreds of thousands of children greet the procession. Customarily five tons of candies are given away. The parade ends on the Leidseplein, where Amsterdam mayor welcomes Saint Nicholas.

locatie: Aankomst bij het Scheepvaartmuseum

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Other events in Amsterdam

	Amsterdam Gay Pride	Saturday 28 July t/m Sunday 5 August 2012
	Arrival of Saint Nicholas	Mid November
	Draaiorgelfestival Amsterdam	Saturday 8 September 2012
	Museum Night	Saturday 3 November 2012
	pAn Amsterdam – Art and Antique Fair	Sunday 18 t/m Sunday 25 November 2012

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