Moomin Parade program 10.5.2025

With the Moomin Parade approaching, here's the essential information to plan for your participation during the day!

Do you want to enjoy the entire parade? Then head out to the park Square Ambiorix well in time before 14:00 kick off. The stage and stalls are located in the area closest to Rue Archimede, next to the children's playground. The program will start at 14:00 with a music performance to get into the mood, after which we will head out for the parade walk accompanied by orchestra "La Fanfare du MEYBOOM 2.0"! With a short stop at the end of Rue Archimede, the walk will continue around the European Commission building.

15:00 Showtime at European Commission - Berlaymont

The event features a 20-minute program as part of the European Commission's Open Doors' Day - that will be organised at the main stage in front of Berlaymont building's main entrance. The program will feature the orchestra, a choir comprising of Finnish expat singers, a video developed to honour the 80th anniversary year of Moomins - and of course, the Moomin characters themselves!

After the program, the walk will continue back towards Rue Archimede and the park Square Ambiorix.

Selfie with the Moomin characters?

This is your chance to pose with the Moomin family! The official meet & greet will take place at Square Ambiorix starting 16:15 and finishing at 17:00 - first come, first serve. In addition, you can enjoy some lively music, children can participate in book readings (English, French and Finnish), craft their own Moominhouse or color some of your favourite Moomin images.

Surprise program at 17:00!

As the cherry on top, for the final hour of the event, we are proud to announce that Elvira Lawson will step on the stage for some live music! Whoop, whoop!

For true Moomin fans

• If you have always wanted to dress up as one of your favourite Moomin characters - this is your chance! The event warmly welcomes participants to dress up for this festive event - but you may just come as your are.❤️

• Moomin balloons will be sold in the park for 20 eur (cash only) - limited amount of balloons available so be sure to be there on time to get yours!

• An amazing collection of Moomin cups by Arabia is available at Boutique Thé14 at Rue Archimede number 14.

Practicalities - good to know in advance

• Drinks: in the park Square Ambiorix, there will be a water fountain to fill your own bottle of water - brought to us by Vivaqua.

• Snacks: Sweet Moomin menu will be served at Brasserie Berlaymont (Rue Archimède 6) and Coin du Diable (172 Rue Stevin). Read on!

• Special lunch at Restaurant Atrio. Read more.

• Bathrooms are arranged in collaboration with the local restaurants