The parade on Place des Palais will be accompanied by the Royal Band of the Belgian Guides , which will perform classic pieces by Belgian artists. The ceremony itself will be interspersed with musical and poetic performances from emblematic and breathtaking locations in Brussels and in the provinces of Namur, Limburg, Hainaut and Flemish Brabant.
Each of the chosen venues has a link to one or more of the themes highlighted. Each performance will be attended live by a handful of the pandemic's heroes. Please be advised: there will be no parade, festivities in the park, Bal National or firework display. Feeling peckish? Then wander down to place du Jeu de Balle after for some mussels and chips. This traditional Belgian dish will be accompanied by brass band music, majorettes and accordions.
The Belgian Royal family kick off the National day the following morning with mass in Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, with the public beginning their celebrations from From the Palace of Justice to in front of Parliament there will be a whole host of activities and entertainment. The impressive traditional parade of the armed forces, police and emergency services takes place in the morning, with the aircraft flyover as a highlight.
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