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Sint Martinus parade through Groningen city centre – from Hereplein to Martinikerk
About
The Sint Martinus parade goes through Groningen city centre on Saturday 7 November 2026, from Hereplein to Martinikerk. Gather at Hereplein from 16:15; the parade starts at 16:30.
What to expect
The joint final stage of the Pronkjewailpad, the Camino Groningen, starts this year from the medieval church in Zuidwolde and finishes at Martinikerk.
Walkers who completed the full route of over 250 km through Groningen are honoured.
- Sint Martinus on horseback
- Roman soldiers
- Showband Noordenveld
- Decorated cargo bikes
- Children with lanterns
- Pronkjewailpad participants
Questions
When does Sint Martinus parade through Groningen city centre – from Hereplein to Martinikerk start and end?
Sint Martinus parade through Groningen city centre – from Hereplein to Martinikerk runs Saturday, 7 November 2026, 16:30.
Where is Sint Martinus parade through Groningen city centre – from Hereplein to Martinikerk?
Sint Martinus parade through Groningen city centre – from Hereplein to Martinikerk takes place at Martini Church, Martinikerkhof 3, Groningen.
What is the Pronkjewailpad final stage?
The joint final stage of the Pronkjewailpad, the Camino Groningen, starts this year from the medieval church in Zuidwolde.
The finish is traditionally at Martinikerk.
Walkers who completed the full route of over 250 km through Groningen are honoured.
Is the parade part of a larger event?
Yes, the parade is part of the Sint Martinusdagen.
For the full programme, see: volksvermakengroningen.nl
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Getting there
Martini Church, Martinikerkhof 3, 9712 JG Groningen, Groningen, NL
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