Fourth edition of the Grachtenfestijn

On August 26, 27, and 28, Stichting Grachtenfestijn is organizing the three-day Grachtenfestijn event simultaneously with the celebration of the Relief of Groningen.

On Sunday, August 28, the Grachtenparade takes place, during which a long procession of boats will sail a circuit around the canals. The organization expects to grow to more than 100 decorated boats this year, with a Green/White theme.

The parade departs from the Zuiderhaven at 2:00 PM and will then make a circuit of the Diepenring, led by a spectacular flyboarder. During the Grachtenparade, various choirs, DJs, and bands will provide entertainment on and around the water. This weekend, there are more water events in the city of Groningen, such as the Ontzettende Drakenbootrace, the Swimchallenge, and Floating Paradise.

Sail along with the Canal Parade?
People with boats can register for free via www.grachtenfestijn.nl

Canal Festival Program
– Aug 26: Networking event followed by a Let’s Gro meeting on water and sustainability
– Aug 27: Various activities in and around the Zuiderhaven before and after the fireworks of the Liberation of Groningen
– Aug 28: Canal Parade

Let’s Gro meeting August 26
For more information about the Let’s Gro meeting, visit www.grachtenfestijn.nl.

Full Canal Parade route
2:00 PM Zuiderhaven
14:30 Oude Kijk in ’t Jatbrug
14:40 Ebbinge Bridge
14:50 Poelebrug
3:00 PM Steenstil Bridge
15:10 Tromp Bridge
15:20 Herebrug
15:30 H.N. Werkman Bridge
15:40 Emma Bridge
15:50 Zuiderhaven
4:00 PM End of parade

Floating Paradise 2016
On August 28, Floating Paradise will take place for the second time, where people will float on the water between the Museum Bridge and the Vissersbrug in all kinds of inflatable boats.

The Relief of Groningen 2016
Groningen celebrates three days of *Ontzettend Feest* (Incredibly Festive) festivities. Starting on Friday, August 26, with the Bommen Berend Night on the Grote Markt. Saturday, August 27, begins with the horse inspection on the Grote Markt, followed by music all day long, with a top artist in the evening. There is also a Bommen Berend Music Theatre at the Maritime Museum, a puppet show for kids at the Reitemakersrijge, a funfair, and of course, Grand and Brilliant fireworks. Sunday concludes the Liberation with Bommen Berend Balloons at the Drafbaan.

View the complete program for the Relief of Groningen at www.volksvermakengroningen.nl. For more information and the complete program of the Grachtenfestijn, visit www.grachtenfestijn.nl or follow us on Facebook via facebook.com/grachtenfestijn