Blankenberge is the city of ambiance for three days. Prince Bart den Eersteen speaks high. He has the honor of opening the procession. It’s a competition for a good spot to see the floats. There is no shortage of political leaders and references to crooked situations in local policy.
The Blankenberge carnival procession is also one of the oldest in the country. It is the tourist highlight of the winter season. This is also evident from the thousands of day trippers who are present here. “It’s a beautiful procession. We come all the way from Turnhout to watch. It is worth it,” says visitor Ria Van Den Brouck.