Saint Nicholas Parade

Saint Nicholas Parade

The Christmas show or show of the presiding Sint Nicholaas (who is the main Christmas character in the Netherlands rather than Father Christmas), takes place in mid-November each year. A procession with Saint Nicholas makes its way through the city streets to St Nicolaas Kerk (Amsterdam's main Roman Catholic Church). An estimated 300,000 children greet Saint Nicholas on his way through the streets of Amsterdam each year.

Location map

Map showing the location of Saint Nicholas Parade

Nearest Train Stations to Saint Nicholas Parade

Amsterdam-Centraal	2.2 km
Amsterdam	2.2 km
Amsterdam Zuid	2.7 km

Visitor information table

City	Amsterdam
Country	Netherlands
Address	Leidseplein, Amsterdam
Telephone	+31 (0)20 201 8800
Dates	November
Website	www.amsterdam.info/events/sinterklaas/