Carnival (Brabant & Limburg)

Carnival in Brabant and Limburg is a three-day explosion of elaborate costumes, parades, and revelry rooted in Catholic traditions, drawing 2 million participants annually. The largest parade, in Maastricht, features over 60 floats and 3,000 costumed performers. This celebration lasts 75% longer than the typical single-day street festival, and its southern stronghold attracts 20% more revelers than #4 Rotterdam Unlimited, making it the most immersive traditional party in the Netherlands.