Families arrive in Grave ahead of Sinterklaas procession
Families are arriving in Grave ahead of Saturday’s Sinterklaas procession. The municipality expects 17,000 to 20,000 visitors and has added 4,000 parking spaces.
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The first families have arrived in Grave ahead of the annual Sinterklaas procession, with the municipality expecting between 17,000 and 20,000 visitors on Saturday.
The boat carrying Sinterklaas and his helpers is due at the Maaskade at about noon. The procession will then make its way to the Markt, where a stage has been set up. A municipal spokesperson said people were already gathering along the route, but it was difficult to estimate how many were there at about 9am.
The municipality has arranged 4,000 additional parking spaces and urged visitors to arrive early.
The identity of the actor playing Sinterklaas has not been announced. Dutch newspapers have speculated that Gijs Naber could take over from Stefan de Walle, who played the role until last year. Naber was previously seen in the Brabant town, but the report does not confirm that he will be playing Sinterklaas.
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