The Tivoli Youth Guard Christmas Parade is a seasonal event held in the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. Each Saturday during the festive season, the Tivoli Youth Guard marches through the Gardens, playing Christmas carols alongside Danish and English marches.
When and where
- Dates: every Saturday from 21 November to 19 December
- Time: 13:30
- Route: the parade starts and finishes at the Tivoli Castle, and moves through the Gardens
What to expect
The Guard is made up of around 90 members aged 9 to 16, who attend the Tivoli Youth Guard music school every day. At weekends they march in bright red uniform jackets and bearskin hats, so the procession is easy to spot as it passes through the grounds. The music, a mix of carols and marches, suits a relaxed stroll alongside the crowds.
Because the parade is tied to a fixed route and start time, it works well as a stop within a longer afternoon in the Gardens. Arriving a little before 13:30 gives you a good view of the start at the Castle.
Planning your visit
The parade is one of the traditions of the Tivoli Gardens during the Christmas season, so it makes a pleasant addition to a winter day in Copenhagen. For details of the programme, check the official Tivoli event page at tivoli.dk before you go.