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!&nbsp;Program:Friday, 30 August&nbsp;Liberation Walk departing from Bois-Brulé - Route de Wallonie to Ghlin Free - In partnership with the Belgian Armed Forces·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Departure: between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. for the 27-kilometre walk.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Departure: between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m. for the 17-kilometre walk.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, 31 August&nbsp;&nbsp;At the Mons Memorial Museum&nbsp;– Boulevard Dolez, 51 in Mons·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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).&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6:00 to 6.30. p.m. - Introduction and dance demonstration by the Jazz Maniacs&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All day long - Treasure hunt to decode the allies’ secret message&nbsp;&nbsp;Liberation Ball on the Boulevard Dolez Esplanade, next to the Mons Memorial Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - Concert with Shape Band and entertainment provided by the Jazz Maniacs dance collective·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00 to 9.30. p.m. - Introduction and dance demonstration by the Jazz Maniacs dance collective·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:30 to 11.00. p.m. - Concert with the Satin Dolls Sisters and entertainment provided by the Jazz Maniacs dance collective&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside and outside bar and catering options&nbsp;Tanks in Town·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From noon to 3:00 p.m.: Grand-Large site: Operation Amphibious! Watch vehicle launches and demonstrations.&nbsp;Sunday, 1 September&nbsp;Historic parade and commemorations in Mons and the surrounding areas.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10:30 a.m. Place de Cuesmes·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Noon Château de Warelles·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:00 p.m. Mons Memorial Museum·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Grand’Place de Mons

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