Every last Saturday in August, a magical evening boat parade sails through the long village canal.
Highlights: Beautifully decorated and illuminated "gondolas" (creative structures on boats or rafts) with various themes.
A children's gondola and usually 12–15 main gondolas.
Often preceded by musical boats, marching bands, and a punt parade.
The gondolas are propelled silently (often by punt poles or electric motors) by the many low bridges.
Thousands of spectators watch from the banks, bridges, and terraces.
The entire village is illuminated for extra ambiance (gardens, bridges, thatched houses).
It's a fairytale-like, enchanting parade on the water that has existed since the early 20th century (originally as a children's event) and is now a major cultural event.
Be on time, as it draws large crowds and parking can be challenging!
A unique Giethoorn tradition that makes the village extra magical in the evening.
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