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Friday, 18 July 2025

Belgian National Day in Brussels, Monday 21st July 2025

Belgian National Day in Brussels, Monday 21st July 2025:


10:00 a.m. - The Te Deum mass will be celebrated in the presence of the King and Queen and high-ranking officials in the Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula in Brussels.

10:00 a.m. - Party in the Park - Parc de Bruxelles/Rue de la Régence and surrounding areas - The party will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., between the Palais de Justice and the Palais de la Nation (Federal Parliament). Hundreds of activities for everyone.

The Federal Parliament will open its doors from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitors can wander through the corridors and rooms of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

4 p.m. - Military and Civil Parade - The traditional military and civil parade will take place on the Place des Palais starting at 4 p.m.

9:00 PM - "Belgian Party" Concert in Cinquantenaire Park: a free show organized by the Chancellery of the Prime Minister will close the festivities in Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels. Numerous Belgian artists are expected starting for a concert on two different stages.

10:30 PM - Multimedia Laser and Drone Show Including Fireworks - Cinquantenaire Park.

A multimedia laser and drone show with stunning DJ set will close the evening. This show will include the traditional fireworks.

The concert, as well as the laser and drone show including fireworks, will be broadcast on the RTBF, VRT, and BRF Belgian television channels, as well as on TV5 Monde and on Vivacité radio.