Event
Junii Brașovului Parade 2027
A centuries-old Brașov tradition where horseback brotherhoods (cete) of young men in costume ride from the Schei district through the old town to the Solomon's Rocks for a hillside celebration. It falls on the first Sunday after Orthodox Easter — 9 May 2027.
Reviewed May 2026 · Love Bucharest editorial team
Photo: Elisa Photography / Unsplash
Dates
First Sunday after Orthodox Easter (Thomas Sunday); Orthodox Easter 2027 = May 2, so the parade falls on May 9, 2027 (confirm with Brașov City Hall).
Where
Schei District & Piața Sfatului, Brașov
Price
Free to watch
Official
www.brasovtourism.eu ↗Last updated:
What to expect
- Costumed horseback brotherhoods parade from Schei through Brașov
- Culminates in a hillside picnic and dancing at Solomon's Rocks (Pietrele lui Solomon)
- One of Romania's oldest continuously kept folk customs
Planning tips
- The parade starts around 10am — line the route near Piața Unirii in Schei
- Wear walking shoes for the trek to Solomon's Rocks
- Brașov is ~2.5 hours from Bucharest; arrive the night before
Build a day around it
In Bucharest, an event day is best when it’s clustered. Treat the event as one anchor block, then pair it with one food mission and one simple walk. If you keep buffer time, the day feels fun instead of logistical.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short neighborhood walk.
- If you’re making a full day: one museum/architecture block + event + a calm evening plan.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.
Map
Coordinates: 45.637100,25.581000
