Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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