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 DECEMBER 13
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 5 p.m. where the large Christmas tree is festively illuminated.

Beautifully lit floats move through the city and hand out treats to children. Around 5 p.m., we will gather at the Schaapmarktplein where Santa will ignite the Christmas tree lights.

Route 2024 (changes reserved):
Veemarkthal, Stationsstraat, Martiniplein, Oud Kerkhof, Marktstraat, Leeuwenburg, Grootzand ZZ, Singel, Kleinzand, Jousterkade, Oosterdijk, Wijde Burgstraat, Nauwe Burgstraat, Schaapmarktplein, Grootzand ZZ, Hoogend, Oude Koemarkt, Grote Kerkstraat, Marktstraat, Leeuwenburg, Schaapmarktplein.

On the Schaapmarktplein, Santa's car will stop for the ignition of the Christmas tree lights.

In the evening, you can still enjoy the Christmas cheer in one of the city's many catering establishments until the late hours. And Sunday, December 14, it's time for the big XMAS Sneek Christmas market with lots of Christmas entertainment.