Work is in full swing for the Brabantsedag in Heeze. In the large construction tents, work is being done on floats, makeup, costumes, and performances. The children are also actively involved in the tents, now that the summer vacation has started in the south. On Saturday, August 19, they will take center stage in the Children's Parade of the Brabantsedag.
Although many children also participate in the Brabantsedag on Sunday, August 27, there has been a Children's Parade for a number of years. Children are allowed to design, build, and guide their own float along the route. The 2023 edition will take place on Saturday, August 19, starting at 7:00 PM.
Starting order This year, the Children's Parade has more than 200 participants. Here is the starting order:
- HetZijZo - Hear the Music
- Vriendenkring De Rooie Hoek - Insect Hunters
- De Lambrekvrienden - The Mixture
- Vriendenkring Haisjô - Het Asfaltmonstertje
- BZ&T - Look what I caught, an invention!
- Vriendenkring Ietskes Schif - To the Stars and Beyond
- Vriendenkring De Laarstukken - Information Overload
- Vriendenkring Schenkels - The Bell Ringers of Heeze
- Vriendenkring Hopeloos - Matches in a Box
- Vriendenkring Van Gaal - Sleeping Minion
- Vriendenkring Kapelstraat - See Them Spin
- Vriendenkring De Rijten - Het ontstaan van een Idee
Route The route runs from Het Toversnest, through Jan Deckersstraat, Schoolstraat, and Pastoor Somershof, passing Woonzorgcentrum Nicasius. This way, the residents can also watch the parade from their homes! The Children's Parade ends via Spoorlaan in the Gemeentehuistuin, where all the float-building groups will await the children. This is also where the Opening Party starts after the Children's Parade.
Times From 6:15 PM, the children will start assembling their floats in the parking lot of Het Tovernest. The Children's Parade officially starts at 7:00 PM. Will you come and cheer on the participants?
