XMAS Sneek Christmas parade & igniting Christmas lights

In December, Sneek's town center is transformed into a beautifully lit winter scene. The big Christmas tree is once again decorated and all of Sneek is enveloped in atmospheric Christmas lights. With extra shopping evenings, extra shopping Sundays and various warm winter Christmas activities, Sneek in the December month is definitely worth a (shopping) visit!

SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER
16.00 - 17.30 XMAS SNEEK CHRISTMAS PARADE

This Saturday Santa Claus makes his festive entrance into Sneek during the Christmas Parade. At 16.00 several floats and walking (music) acts start and make a route through the center. End point is the Schaapmarktplein at 17.00 where we give the starting signal of 'Kerst in Sneek'.

Beautifully lit wagons with elves and Dickens characters hand out treats to children. Around 5 p.m. we will gather at the Schaapmarktplein where Santa Claus will light the Christmas tree lights. You are welcome to come and sample a glass of chocolate milk or mulled wine. At 17.15 we will announce the big prizes of the sinterklaas lottery action of Vereniging Ondernemend Sneek.

Route to follow. On the Schaapmarktplein Santa Claus' car will stop for the ignition of the Christmas tree lighting.

In the evening you can continue to enjoy the Christmas cheer in one of the many catering establishments in town until late into the night.