Arrival of Sinterklaas

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Amsterdam's massive annual parade welcoming Sinterklaas, featuring a canal boat flotilla along the Amstel followed by a colourful horseback procession through downtown streets.

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Where is Arrival of Sinterklaas taking place?

Arrival of Sinterklaas takes place at Amstel River & city streets route · Centrum · Amsterdam (Amstel River, Amsterdam).

When does Arrival of Sinterklaas start?

Sun 15 Nov · 10:00 (doors/start time as listed by the source). Always double-check the official page before travelling — we re-verify these details weekly.

How much are tickets for Arrival of Sinterklaas?

Entry is free according to the source we read — no ticket needed.

Where can I buy tickets for Arrival of Sinterklaas?

Through the ticket link on this page, which points at the seller we found the event on: https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/whats-on/calendar/festivals/events/arrival-of-sinterklaas.

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