Sinterklaas was scheduled to arrive on Saturday in several places in Flevoland, including Lelystad, Almere, Emmeloord, Biddinghuizen, Swifterbant and Urk. The programmes included boat arrivals, parades, music and children’s activities. In Almere, arrivals were planned in Haven, the city centre and Nobelhorst.

One report advised visitors attending the arrivals to dress warmly because of cold weather. Sinterklaas is expected later in Zeewolde and several Noordoostpolder villages, while Marknesse and Bant are scheduled for the following week.