Zomercarnaval

• Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Late July (typically last weekend)

• Duration: ~3 days (main parade on Saturday)

• Attendance: Around 1 million attendees annually

• Venue: Streets of central Rotterdam

• Organizer: Rotterdam Unlimited / Ducos Productions

• Established: 1984

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Low

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are encouraged for parade performers and attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes