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🎉 Parade of Sailors

On Friday 11 July from 3.30pm (departure at 4pm), don't miss the great Parade of Sailors in Dunkirk, one of the highlights of Voiles de Légende 2025!

🗺️ A festive route through the heart of the maritime site - starting at 4pm!

The parade will follow a route of around 2 km through several themed villages set up along the quays:

  • Departure point: Maritime Heritage Village
  • Stops:
    ▪️ Village Femmes et Hommes de la Mer
    ▪️ Village des Corsaires
    ▪️ Éco-Village de la Mer
  • Finish: L'Escale - Tall Ships Village
  • Prize-giving ceremony at 17:00 on the main stage

👨‍✈️ 2000 sailors from all over the world (15 nationalities), brass bands, entertainment and a friendly atmosphere will accompany this festive crossing.

 

💧 Water fountains along the route

As part of an eco-responsible approach, water fountains will be available throughout the parade.

👉 Don't forget to bring your water bottle!

📸 Below is a map of the route to help you find your way around:
 

🔗 Good to know:

  • Free access
  • No pedestrian access behind the CUD
  • The entire perimeter of the event is closed to motorised vehicles
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