Official 21st JulyThe Belgian National day naturally means several official ceremonies including a Te Deum mass and parades. This is also the opportunity for the country's institutions to open their doors to citizens, even the Royal Palace is unveiled in the days surrounding the national day.

Traditionally, the Te Deum is sung in the morning in the Saints-Michel-et-Gudule cathedral in presence of the King, Queen and Queen Fabiola. The royal Princes and Princesses also attend a Te Deum, but in the provinces. The afternoon is devoted to a military and civil parade. A pleasure for the eyes: Royal Escort in full ceremonial costume, F16 roaring over the skies of Brussels spewing smoke in the colours of the national flag, military vehicles... Then it's time for the public to party...

Te Deum & Parade

Te Deum - 10pm : In the Saints-Michel-et-Gudule cathedral in Brussels, in the presence of King Albert II , Queen Paola and Queen Fabiola. Parade - 3.30 pm : Arrival of H.R.H. the King, Place des Palais. - 4 pm: Start of the parade, Place des Palais. - 5 pm: End of the parade.