Binche Carnival

• Location: Binche, Wallonia, Belgium

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Sunday to Shrove Tuesday (culminating on Mardi Gras)

• Duration: ~3 days (preparations and related events span several weeks)

• Attendance: Around 100,000 visitors annually

• Venue: Streets and central squares of Binche

• Organizer: Ville de Binche + local Gilles societies

• Established: 14th century origins; UNESCO-recognized since 2003

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Spectator (with strong local participation by designated roles)

• Participation Level (Scale): 3/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for official roles (e.g., Gilles); no for general attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes