Vappu and Spring Festivals with Kids in Helsinki 2027, 7 of 9
Vappu and Spring Festivals with Kids in Helsinki 2027, 7 of 9: Helsinki Samba Carnaval
Helsinki Samba Carnaval
FestivalKruununhaka
Where
Kruununhaka, Senate Square (Senaatintori)
Ages
All ages
Setting
Indoors and outdoors
What you need to know
- Finland's biggest carnival, run by the country's samba schools association and drawing visitors from around the world
- Crowds of up to 40,000, so keep small kids close during the parades
- Workshops as well as shows, for families who want to do more than watch
About
Samba bands and dancers bring carnival to the center of Helsinki with shows, workshops and celebrating, and the highlight is the carnival parade. A lot of the program is free and open to everyone, so you can wander between the stage and the streets at your own pace. It suits everyone from babies to grandparents, and kids who love drums and dancing will get the most out of it.
Where it is
Senate Square (Senaatintori)
Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki
Resources
Common questions
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