St. Nicholas procession through The Hague

Arrival in Scheveningen

The day starts at 10:00 a.m. with the arrival of Sinterklaas in the port of Scheveningen. The waiting children and parents are treated to various performances. Around 11:15 a.m., parcel boat 070 will sail into the harbour and Sinterklaas and his helpers will wave to the children from the deck. As every year, Sinterklaas will be officially welcomed by the mayor and the Spanish Ambassador, Mr. Fernando Arias González.

During the subsequent parade, Sinterklaas and his entourage will once again visit the atmospheric streets of The Hague.

Programme in the Harbour (subject to change)

The programme in Scheveningen's Second Harbour is free to visit. Every year, Saint Nicholas is welcomed by many people in Scheveningen harbour. It is therefore advisable to leave your car at home and opt for a bicycle or public transport.

• 10.00 - Start of stage programme in Scheveningen harbour with Kidz_DJ
• 10.45 - Ernst & Bobbie
• 11.15 - The steamer ‘Pakjesboot 070’ sails into the harbour
• 11.40 - Sinterklaas is welcomed on stage
• 12:30 - Departure of Sinterklaas and end of programme in the harbour

Driving tour Sinterklaas through The Hague (subject to change)

• 12:30 Departure from harbour
• 12:50 Frederik Hendriklaan
• 13:10 Aert van der Goesstraat
• 13:35 Reinkenstraat
• 14:20 Thomsonlaan
• 14:25 Fahrenheitstraat
• 14:40 Weimarstraat
• 15:15 Prins Hendrikplein
• 15:35 Piet Heinplein
• 16:20 Frederikstraat
• 16:30 Denneweg

The above times are guidelines, depending on crowds, the procession may pass a little earlier or later. 

Harbour accessibility

Due to crowds during the parade, people are advised to leave their cars at home and opt for cycling or public transport. Those arriving by public transport can choose between various tram and bus lines from The Hague Central Station and Hollands Spoor towards Scheveningen.

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