Mons Commemorative Weekend

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and euphoria of 1944 with a fun-packed programme that’s sure to delight the whole family, including children's workshops, a mass treasure hunt, concerts, a Liberation Ball, re-enactments, a parade of vintage vehicles, and much more! 

Program:

Friday, 30 August 

Liberation Walk departing from Bois-Brulé - Route de Wallonie to Ghlin
Free - In partnership with the Belgian Armed Forces

·       Departure: between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. for the 27-kilometre walk. 

·       Departure: between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. for the 17-kilometre walk. 

Saturday, 31 August  

At the Mons Memorial Museum – Boulevard Dolez, 51 in Mons

·       5:00 p.m. - “Create your own flag” workshop with the Dynamusée team. Children will be able to design and sew their own flag to commemorate the Liberation.   

·       6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Create your own radio workshop (age 10 upwards). Children will learn how to make a small radio and can even take their (working) radio home with them! (subject to availability). 

·       6:00 to 6.30. p.m. - Introduction and dance demonstration by the Jazz Maniacs 

·       All day long - Treasure hunt to decode the allies’ secret message  

Liberation Ball on the Boulevard Dolez Esplanade, next to the Mons Memorial Museum   

·        7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - Concert with Shape Band and entertainment provided by the Jazz Maniacs dance collective

·        9:00 to 9.30. p.m. - Introduction and dance demonstration by the Jazz Maniacs dance collective

·        9:30 to 11.00. p.m. - Concert with the Satin Dolls Sisters and entertainment provided by the Jazz Maniacs dance collective  

Inside and outside bar and catering options 

Tanks in Town

·        7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m: Bois-Brûlé site (Ghlin): Experience riding in a tank or Jeep, and visit the various displays, vehicle exhibitions, international military fair, etc.

·        From noon to 3:00 p.m.: Grand-Large site: Operation Amphibious! Watch vehicle launches and demonstrations.

Sunday, 1 September 

Historic parade and commemorations in Mons and the surrounding areas. 

·       10:30 a.m. Place de Cuesmes

·       Noon Château de Warelles

·       3:00 p.m. Mons Memorial Museum

·       5:00 p.m.  Grand’Place de Mons