PARADE INFO
Parade start & times
Nørresundby 10.00
Nørresundby Torv
9400 Nørresundby
Skat 10.00
Østerbro 75
9000 Aalborg
Haraldslund 11.00
Kastetvej 83
9000 Aalborg
First aid
You will find first aid multiple places during the parade. See the overview here:
Water
You will find water stations multiple places during the parade. See an overview here:
Toilets
You can see a overview of there to find toilets here:
Transport
FREE TRANSPORT WITH AALBORG CARNIVAL TICKETS
With a Aalborg Carnival ticket you can travel freely by bus and train throughout Region Nordjylland from May 22, 2020 at. 16:00 to May 24, 2020 at. 19:00.
It is easy to get to carnival with public transport. The bus and train station is right in the center with easy access to the town and Kildeparken.
For example, you can take the bus from Thisted to Aalborg Friday, experience the world’s most beautiful carnival and return again Sunday – all included in the price.
NB. Aalborg Carnival tickets are only approved for transport when they sit around the wrist in intact condition.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
For departures and times visit the Rejseplanen which covers the entire country.
Flight
The airport is 6.5 km from the city center. Buses run from the airport to the bus terminal and to the center.
Car
With motorways both in the north and south, Aalborg is quick to get to. Be aware that there are traffic restrictions in Aalborg Midtby.
General info
NO SHOPPING CARTS!
Shopping carts in the parade is prohibited and result in a fine!
Therefore, build your own wagon or take an old backpack or bag for drinks.
Avoid glass
Unfortunately, every year, we see that broken glass bottles create shards in the joy of many participants. We encourage everyone to bring cans and plastic bottles!
Take care of each other
Keep an eye on each other. Never walk into backyards alone. Be sure to follow each other home. There are many guests at the carnival and many are drunk, so watch out for each other.
Remember good footwear
It is important to wear good footwear! Unfortunately, we see every year guests who steps in glass. We therefore encourage everyone to wear good footwear and avoid injuries.
Avoid costumes of flammable materials!
Costumes
It is almost only the imagination that sets the limits for the costume. However, political or commercial marketing via banners and costumes is not allowed. In addition, the applicable Danish legislation must always be followed.
Be inspired by this year’s theme “The 4 Seasons”. Aalborg Carnival is the opportunity to forget about everyday life and be whoever you want.
Handicap facilities
It is possible to participate in the parade if you are handicapped or have special needs. In the first part of the parade from Nørresundby there is a handicap section with volunteer guards who can assist if needed.
If you or someone you know wants to participate, please contact info@aalborgkarneval.dk for more info.
Where to buy
Online
Get your tickets online here.
Physical sales
Aalborg Carnival tickets can be purchased from the following dealers from April 1, 2021:
7-Eleven – Note that it is just a selection of 7-Eleven stores that carry carnival bracelets.
Billig Billy – Negotiated in all stores. See their stores here.
Free Bar tickets are sold in all 7-Eleven stores in Aalborg Centrum.
FESTIVAL INFO
Opening hours
Kildeparken opens at 11:00.
The officielle line-up starts at 14:00. See the line-up here.
Kildeparken close at 23:00.
Drinks
Besides the official Carnival Heineken and Carnival Mokai, you are not allowed to bring your own drinks to the party in Kildeparken. All other drinks will be confiscated by our staff at the entrance.
Food
It is not allowed to bring food in Kildeparken. There are a lot of opportunities to get refueled by all the various food stalls.
Cigarets
There is a small selection of tobacco available in all bars in Kildeparken.
Payment
In the park it is possible to pay with cash and various payment cards. We receive all the popular debit and credit cards such as Dankort, Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron, Maestrocard and Diners Club. If your card is not on the list, write to info@aalborgkarneval.dk and ask if it is something you can use.
We do not take Mobilepay or other forms of mobile payment.
Age and ID
We recommend that you are at least 16 years old to participate in the party in Kildeparken.
To buy tobacco and alcohol you must be 18 years old and a valid ID must be presented.
Costumes
It is almost only the imagination that sets the limits for the costume. However, political or commercial marketing via banners and costumes is not allowed. In addition, the applicable Danish legislation must always be followed.
Be inspired by this year’s theme “The 4 Seasons”. Aalborg Carnival is the opportunity to forget about everyday life and be whoever you want.
Lost & found
Lost & found are submitted to the lost & found office at the police in Aalborg. Contact information can be found here:
Jyllandsgade 27
9000 Aalborg
Telefon: 9630 1448
E-mail: njyl@politi.dk
Handicap facilities
We offer handicap access via. the tunnel at the DSB entrance.
There is handicap toilets in Kildeparken.
– Please note that bad weather can complicate the trip in Kildeparken for wheelchair users.
Press
All press inquiries must be made to info@aalborgkarneval.dk.
If you need direct contact with an employee, you can call our main number on Tel: +45 9813 7211, and we will forward you to the right person.
Accommodation
Camp Carnival is Aalborg Carnival’s own camping area. It is a short walk to Kildeparken and includes loyalty bracelets. Read more here.
If you want to stay at a hotel or hostel you can see a list at Visit Aalborg.
Transport
FREE TRANSPORT WITH AALBORG CARNIVAL TICKETS
With a Aalborg Carnival ticket you can travel freely by bus and train throughout Region Nordjylland from May 22, 2020 at. 16:00 to May 24, 2020 at. 19:00.
It is easy to get to carnival with public transport. The bus and train station is right in the center with easy access to the town and Kildeparken.
For example, you can take the bus from Thisted to Aalborg Friday, experience the world’s most beautiful carnival and return again Sunday – all included in the price.
NB. Aalborg Carnival tickets are only approved for transport when they sit around the wrist in intact condition.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
For departures and times visit the Rejseplanen which covers the entire country.
Flight
The airport is 6.5 km from the city center. Buses run from the airport to the bus terminal and to the center.
Car
With motorways both in the north and south, Aalborg is quick to get to. Be aware that there are traffic restrictions in Aalborg Midtby.
Neighbor to carnival
Coming soon
General info
NO SHOPPING CARTS!
Shopping carts in the parade is prohibited and result in a fine!
Therefore, build your own wagon or take an old backpack or bag for drinks.
Avoid glass
Unfortunately, every year, we see that broken glass bottles create shards in the joy of many participants. We encourage everyone to bring cans and plastic bottles!
Take care of each other
Keep an eye on each other. Never walk into backyards alone. Be sure to follow each other home. There are many guests at the carnival and many are drunk, so watch out for each other.
Remember good footwear
It is important to wear good footwear! Unfortunately, we see every year guests who steps in glass. We therefore encourage everyone to wear good footwear and avoid injuries.
Avoid costumes of flammable materials!
Where to buy
Online
Get your tickets online here.
Physical sales
Aalborg Carnival tickets can be purchased from the following dealers from April 1, 2021:
7-Eleven – Note that it is just a selection of 7-Elven stores that carry carnival bracelets.
Billig Billy – Negotiated in all stores. See their stores here.
Free Bar tickets are sold in all 7-Eleven stores in Aalborg Centrum.
Camp Carnival
Practival info
Location:
Postmestervej
9000 Aalborg
Gas and barbecues are not allowed at Camp Carnival.
Use of open fire (including mosquito lights, candles, etc.) is strictly prohibited.
Aalborg Carnival reserves the right to check luggage, tents etc.
There is no way to connect electricity to the tents at Camp Carnival.
Sofas, refrigerators / freezers, generators, pavilions, tarpaulins and the like, must not be brought to the camping grounds for safety reasons.
Dogs are not allowed.
You can charge your phone in the lockers
Program
Schedule – Activities and events
Friday
Kl. 12.00
Camp Karneval is open
Kl. 12.00 – 22.00
Set up your tent
Chill in the lounge area with beer pong, board games, music and much more.
Saturday
Kl. 07.30
Free breakfast
At Camp Carnival we will be upholding one of the oldest carnival traditions – the breakfast!
We will be setting up a large common breakfast table where you can start the carnival party with the other camp guests. This will be a small continental breakfast with a “pick me up” 😉
Serving will stop at 9.00.
Kl. 08.30-09.30
Need help with your costume? – Ready for the parade!
During and after the breakfast you will be able to get some assitance with the finishing touches of your costume. We will provide face paint, and you can fix the last parts of your costume with glue guns provided by us.
Kl. 09.30
Camp Carnival parade – The first parade!
We will begin the first carnival parade of the day together! We will leave the camp at 9.30
There will be music for our parade when we walk towards the three different paradestarts via Vesterbro.
You can decided for yourselves which of the three you would like to start at, or just go with the flow and follow us.
All of saturday
Camp Carnival will be open all day if you should need to come back to rest and take a break from the party in the park. Your tent is only 300 meters away from Kildeparken.
Sunday
Kl. 09.00-11.00
Hangover lounge in the lounge area for all the camp guests.
There will be half brice on everything in the bar and we will provide 1 free redbull and a bag of popcorn pr person. Crisps will be sold for only 10 kr.
Kl. 11.00-12.00
Clean up the camp!
We will help eachother to clean the tent areas before departure.
Kl. 12.00
Camp Carnival closes. See you next year!
Opening hours
Opens Friday, May 24 at. 12:00
Closes Sunday, May 26 at. 12:00
People must have left the area no later than 12:00.
Bar Opening hours:
Friday 12:00 – 22:00
Saturday 8:00 – 10:00 & 16:00 – 22:00
Sunday 8:00 – 11:00
Remember that the camp site is not a ”party” area due to sound restrictions because of the neighbours.
Lockers
It is possible to use lockers for valuables as well as for charging your phone.
Parking & transport
There is no access for cars at the camp itself. Overview of access conditions and directions are updated as soon as possible.
Food & drinks
It is allowed to bring your own food and drinks into Camp Carnival
There will also be a foodtruck and a bar which sells cold beer on tap, sodas and energydrinks
Saturday morning we will host a free continental brekfast with all the camp guests.
Sunday morning we will provide a free redbull and popcorn
The bar will be half price on everything
Facilties
Access to the Camp Carnival bar and lounge
Own toilets and bathrooms
Own entrance to Kildeparken
Breakfast and drinks pre-order offer
Charging options of phones etc.
Tents
Tent sizes:
There has been calculated around 3 square meters for 2 persons. If you are traveling a larger group you can combine this space and etc. bring a 10person tent.
Setup:
Never put your tent up on the fire paths
Tents must be within the marked areas
Tents outside the marked areas will immediately be taken down
Tent size must adhere to the goals in the assigned space.
Cleaning:
Please clean up after yourself, and take your tents with you.
Power & charging stations
There is no way to connect electricity to the tents at Camp Carnival. Phones can be charged in locked lockers.
Alcohol
It is allowed to bring your own food and drinks into Camp Carnival. There are plenty of supermarkets in the area where you can buy provisions. Ask your hosts about guiding you to the nearest supermarket.
Noise
The noise limit is set as for ordinary campsites.
As with ordinary campsites, there must be quiet after 10 pm. That means that no music can be played from larger speaker systems. Our guards will ask you to subdue if it annoys neighbors too much.
FREE BAR
Practical info
Free bar includes all you can drink Heineken & Mokaï (cider) as well as surprises along the way, and everything is cold all day. The trucks open half an hour before the parade starts and the last round is served when we reach Hotel Hvide Hus.
Be aware that only one item is delivered at a time.
• Free bar does NOT give access to the event in Kildeparken
• Free bar applies ONLY in connection with the parade, and ends at Hotel Hvide Hus
• You must be over 18 years of age to purchase Free Bar
• REMEMBER ID – If there is the slightest doubt, we will check!
• No distribution to others. If this happens, we will cut your bracelet.
• If you need help during parade start, you can turn to the parade guards, who is wearing red coveralls or at first aid posts
Start
Nørresundby – Start 9.30
1 Fri Bar trucks
Skat – Start 10:00
2 Fri Bar trucks
Haraldslund – Start 10:30
3 Fri Bar trucks
KIDS CARNIVAL
Parade info
Gabels Torv at 10:00
The parade starts at Gabels Torv and goes via Boulevarden towards J.F. Kennedys Plads and through the DSB tunnel to Kildeparken.
Opening hours
The Enchanted Park is open from 10:00 – 16:00
Food & drinks
It is allowed to bring a small food basket or similar with you and settle under the beautiful trees in Kildeparken.
You are not allowed to bring your own drinks.
There are food & drink stalls in the entire park.
Payment
In the park it is possible to use all the popular debit and credit cards such as Dankort, Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron, Maestrocard and Diners Club. If your card is not on the list, write to info@aalborgkarneval.dk and ask if we support the card.
We also offer cash payment in the park.
At the Kids Carnival you can also use Mobilepay
Costumes
It is almost only the imagination that sets the limits for the costume. However, political or commercial marketing via banners and costumes are not allowed. In addition, the applicable Danish legislation must of course always be followed
General info
Coming soon
Lost & found
If you lost something, you can contact the info booth in Kildeparken, which will inform you if something has been found.
Lost & found will be handed over to the lost property office at the police in Aalborg after the Kids Carnival. If they cannot help you in the info booth, they are the ones you need to get hold of and not us. Contact information can be found here:
Jyllandsgade 27
9000 Aalborg
Telefon: 9630 1448
E-mail: njyl@politi.dk
INTERNATIONAL PARADE
Practical info
The parade starts on Friday 21 May 2021 at. 18:00
We will set up 3 tribunes, where you can buy a seat during the day, so you don’t have to stand behind that tall guy and miss it all.