About
Sint Maarten Celebration with Lantern Parade is at Sint Jansbasiliek, Laren, on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 17:00. Children and their friends can come with lanterns.
What to expect
Children and their friends are welcome to bring a lantern and hear the story of Sint Maarten.
- Gather at 17:00 with burning lanterns.
- Act out Sint Maarten sharing his cloak.
- Sing songs and walk through the neighbourhood.
- Pass pastoor Nico’s house and the Brinkhuis.
- Pass basisschool de Binckhorst-Sint Jan.
- Children get something tasty.
- You may meet Sint Maarten on his horse.
- No registration is needed.
Questions
When does Sint Maarten Celebration with Lantern Parade start and end?
Sint Maarten Celebration with Lantern Parade runs Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 17:00.
Where is Sint Maarten Celebration with Lantern Parade?
Sint Maarten Celebration with Lantern Parade takes place at Sint Jansbasiliek, Brink 31, Laren.
Do we need to register?
No. You do not need to register for this activity.
What should we bring?
Bring a lantern. The description says children come with their lanterns and gather with burning lanterns.
What happens during the celebration?
At 17:00 the group gathers in the church with burning lanterns.
They act out the story of Sint Maarten, who shared his cloak with a beggar.
They sing songs and walk a route through the neighbourhood.
The route passes pastoor Nico’s house, the Brinkhuis and basisschool de Binckhorst-Sint Jan.
Children get something tasty, and you may meet Sint Maarten on his horse.
Are there treats for children?
Yes. The description says the children are treated with something tasty, and your bag may be filled with treats.
Kids
Getting there
Sint Jansbasiliek, Brink 31, 1251 KT Laren, Noord-Holland, NL
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