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Friday, 18 July 2025

Belgian National Day, in Jurbise, Monday 21st July 2025

Belgian National Day, Monday 21st July 2025:


A family-friendly, festive and sporting day: green and secure setting, rich program of activities for all ages, sports activities, live performances by popular artists, warm atmosphere, food & drinks... 

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: 5, 10, 15, or 20 km walk (free, open start after registration under the marquee) 10 a.m.: Bars and food trucks opening (cost on consumptions), fairground rides and games, bouncy castles (free) 

At 10 a.m.: 20 km guided bike ride (free without registration, starts in front of the municipal park entrance) 

From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Zumba class (free) 

From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Chess games (free, in partnership with the Hainaut Chess Club) 

At 2 p.m.: Giant bocce balls tournament (pairs formed into 4 rounds, registration from 1 p.m.) 

3 p.m. to 7:00 PM: Mascot Parade (free) 

5:45 PM to 7:00 PM: Breakdancing demonstration 7

:15 PM to 11:45 PM: Singing performance and concert 

At midnight: Fireworks on the theme "Belgian stars on the international stage" 

12:20 AM to 2:00 AM: DJ set