As normally I always watch the Carnival parade in Nivelles, neighbor town from Waterloo, this year I couldn't go. Most of the parades in Belgium were cancelled due to a strong storm and it was too dangerous to have people dancing on the wagons. Only walking on the street was allowed. As I couln't take any pictures this year I just use some old once because most of the costumes never change, just to give you an idea.
Nivelles' station where the Carnival floats gathered and started their parade.
very colorful !
the witches (males and females) attack the spectators with their broom,
Some Arabs tried to fix their "Palm tree"
Pirates
Maybe this was a Carnival princess
people in costumes
Carnival kids
and the famous "Gilles" with their enormous ostrich feather hats coming from the most famous carnival city Binche.
Their baskets are filled with oranges
which they throw in the crowd and people try to catch them.
and the sidewalks show that the Carnival procession had passed by ! It's not snow, but confetti.
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What a pity it was cancelled. It is a shame it doesn't take part during the warmer months of the year.
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ReplyDeleteThe Carnival parade looks like fun. It is so colorful. I love the costumes.
Sorry the storm cancelled some of the parades, it is best to be safe.
I enjoyed your photos. Wishing you a happy day and week ahead!
Carnivals are such fun events. Thanks, Gatina, for sharing your photos. I like the colourful floats and costumes. #OurWorldTuesday
ReplyDeleteQuite a parade!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that some of the activities around the parade were cancelled. It looked like an amazing event, such wonderful costumes and floats.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the photos. Looks so much fun! Too bad most parades are cancelled this year.
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun. I enjoyed all the colorful costumes.
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Carnival is quite a big event here but I never go. It's too crowded and noisy.
ReplyDeleteColourful carnival
ReplyDeleteSo glad your town next door had a parade. It a nice way to bring people together.
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Very colourful carnival!
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