Events

Commemoration Ceremony on Sunday 22 September 2019. Preceded by a Holy Mass at 9:30 am in the St. Peter and Paul church in Kranenburg, the official commemoration in remembrance of the two murdered American aircrew members takes place at 11:20 am in front of City Hall, Klever Str. 4 at Kranenburg.

On April 17th 1945 Ede was liberated by the Polar Bears Division. On Saturday April 18th we commemorate the liberation and those fallen in the final battles, at the liberation monument. Mayor Verhulst and others will give speeches and we

Commemoration at the monument of the Battle of Arnhem, to commemorate the rivercrossing in the night of September 25/26 1944, to evacuate the British soldiers, trapped in the perimeter around Oosterbeek. Their only chance of survival was this rivercrossing in

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Mayor Verhulst and the councilors of gemeente Ede will be present.

On August 25, 1944, at 4 pm, General von Choltitz, German military governor of greater Paris, signed the surrender of the German troops. 75 years later, a small ceremony is held in commemoration of this significant event in the history of the Liberation of Paris.

On the 31st of August in 2019 the province of Zeeland, the city of Terneuzen and National 4 and 5 May Committee organise a big event to  start the nationwide celebration of 75 years of freedom.  It will be about commemorating the Battle of the Scheldt, which took place in Zeeland in November 1944. 

Not far from the Dropzone X on the Renkum Heath, a modest ceremony at the Airborne monument at Heelsum. This ceremony is traditonally held on September 17, the first day of the parachute drop of the Battle of Arnhem in

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at Dorphuis de Aanloop in Otterlo, followed by the silent march and ceremony at

Similar to Operation Market Garden in 1944, over a 1000 parachutists will be dropped at the Ginkel Heath. During the Airborne Landings and Commemoration, in the presence of the last WWII veterans, we commemorate these events and honor the brave

On the first Sunday after September 17, a memorial service is held and they are commemorated with solemn homage in the presence of veterans, their relatives and thousands of interested parties.

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. We gather at the local cemetery and pay tribute at the graves of our war veterans

The remembrance month to is closed in Wolfheze with the annual commemoration at the Airbornebank, a special monument for the Glider Pilots that have landed en masse around Wolfheze; a moment to reflect on those who did not survive the

A parade of historic vehicles. Several official ceremonies with flower deposit will also take place. Mass followed by a reception and a picnic. The event takes place at the battle site.

The Liberation Days in Antwerp will mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the city during World War II. The event’s activities include a Liberation Parade, a commemorative ceremony, a Liberation Ball and more.

Similar to Operation Market Garden in 1944, over a 1000 parachutists will be dropped at the Ginkel Heath. During the Airborne Landings and Commemoration, in the presence of the last WWII veterans, we commemorate these events and honor the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom 75 years ago.

Come and pay tribute to these young resistance fighters who were shot less than ten days before the Liberation of Paris. On August 16, 1944, 35 resistance fighters were shot in the Bois de Boulogne after being trapped by the German intelligence services.

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at the Commemoration monument in de Valk. A councilor of gemeente Ede will be

During this Airborne ceremony with an international contribution at the Airborne Square at the foot of the John Frost Bridge at Arnhem, all Allied soldiers are commemorated, who fell in battle whilst trying to conquer and hold the Arnhem bridge

The start of Operation Market Garden on the 17th of September 1944 in the Ede/Oosterbeek/Arnhem region is commemorated with a small scale Airborne ceremony and wreath laying, organised by the municipality of Renkum.

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at Dorphuis de Zicht in Ederveen, followed by the silent march and ceremony at

The memorial service at the RAF monument is to commemorate the 241 allied soldiers of the British and American Air Force, killed during operation Market Garden. Amongst them were 141 RAF, 49 RCAF, 12 RAAF, 5 RNZAF, 1 RSAF, 4

2019 will be marked by the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On the 13, 14, and 15th of December, the Bastogne War Museum will take part in the NUTS Weekend, just like the rest of the city of Bastogne. A series of events will be organised during these three days.

On the first Sunday after September 17, a memorial service is held at the CWGC Airborne Cemetery Oosterbeek where the fallen are commemorated with solemn homage in the presence of veterans, their relatives, international officials and many spectators.

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join the commemoration in the Maranathaker in Lunteren, followed by the silent march and ceremony at

The celebrations for the liberation of the Belgian city of Mons is a great event of Living History, in which dozens of tanks and other vehicles – among others, from the War Heritage Institute – participate.

Remembrance service at the monument for Air Despatchers active during the Battle of Arnhem, who gave their lives dropping supplies.

The first monument that remembers both the fallen of the Allied forces and those of the former enemies Germany and Austria. The monument was founded in 2001 to remember the more than 750 fallen from 11 nations that died in the Leudal area (the Netherlands,

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. In the Oude Kerk (old church) in Bennekom you can join the commemoration concert, followed by

Come and pay tribute to La Nueve Company, this part of the 2nd Armoured Division composed mostly of Spanish Republicans, which was the first to enter the French capital.

The Polish contribution to the Battle of Arnhem is annually commemorated at Driel. During Operation Market Garden on September 21, 1944 at Driel about 1,000 Polish paratroopers of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade led by Major General SF Sosabowski

At the spot where during the Battle of Arnhem, according to historians, the odds turned against the British troops, a memorial service is held each year. Before the service a Battle Guide takes interested people through the streets nearby, as

27 October was declared by the Canadian government as the Memorial Day of Canada in the Netherlands. In this context, a memorial ceremony takes place annually at the Canadian plot. In addition, prominent guests from home and abroad are present. In 2019, a special memorial ceremony will be held to mark the 75 years of liberation.

Two military parades starting at Leopoldsburg (Belgium) to Veghel (Netherlands), and from Veghel to Nijmegen (Netherlands). In Veghel there will be two camps open for visitors with a variety of activities. The event is organised by the Foundation Operation Market Garden.

Just like every year, a tribute ceremony to General Leclerc’s 2nd Armoured Division who liberated Paris will be organised in the presence of municipal and national authorities.

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. In the Oude Kerk (old church) you can join the commemoration concert, followed by the silent

As during the Operation Market Garden in 1944, around 2000 paratroopers will be dropped out of planes above the Ginkelse Heide. The brave men who fought for freedom 76 years ago will be commemorated during the Airborne Air Landings and Commemoration on the 19th of September.

The start of the operation Market-Garden on the 17th of September 1944 in the Ede/Oosterbeek/Arnhem region is commemorated with a small scale Airborne ceremony and wreath laying, by the municipality of Renkum. This Airborne ceremony is the first commemoration in

On the 4th of May we commemorate the Dutch victims of the Second World War and all war situations and peace missions since then. Join us at the Liberation monument in Wekerom. A councilor of gemeente Ede will be present.

The Polish contribution to the Battle of Arnhem is annually commemorated in Driel. The commemoration is attended by Polish veterans and international officials, who lay wreaths to pay respect to the fallen.

During this Airborne ceremony with an international contribution at the Airborne Square at the foot of the John Frost Bridge at Arnhem, all Allied soldiers are commemorated, who fell in battle whilst trying to conquer and hold the Arnhem bridge

Meet the U.S. soldiers buried in the American Cemetery in Margraten, when their photos are posted next to their headstones during The Faces of Margraten tribute.