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Sinterklaas arrival to be held at different location this year

Sinterklaas is set to arrive in Haarlem on November 15, with his welcoming ceremony moved to the Koudenhorn due to maintenance and infrastructure issues at the traditional site. The event will feature a parade through the city center followed by afternoon festivities on the Grote Markt.

Sinterklaas will arrive in Haarlem on Sunday, November 15, via the Spaarne river at approximately 1:00 PM. Due to subsidence at the usual docking site and ongoing maintenance on the Waarderbrug, the welcoming ceremony has been relocated to the Koudenhorn, situated across from the police station. The official parade is scheduled to depart from this new location at 1:15 PM, following a route through the city center streets, including the Damstraat and the Riviervismarkt, before reaching the Grote Markt.

Upon arrival at the Grote Markt at 2:00 PM, the mayor will formally welcome Sinterklaas and his companions. The afternoon festivities include performances by the Liedjespiet and Dansstudio Jolein, along with opportunities for children to meet and take photos with Sinterklaas. The event is set to conclude around 4:00 PM.

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Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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