-- This year the Oranje Zoet festival will take place at ‘t Zoet in Breda. This two-stage event is mainly about house and trance. © René Schotanus/Pix4Profs
King’s Day in Oudenbosch started with a bike ride from Jezuietenplein to the town hall. Dozens of children participated and decorated their bicycles with balloons and streamers. © Pix4Profs/Joyce van Belkom
Visitors to the Oranjeparkfestival in Dongen had a great time: dancing to music by the Krakers. © Jan Stads/Pix4Profs
The second edition of Free Your Mind started on Friday afternoon. At the airport in Bosschenhoofd, everything will be dedicated to the techno festival for two days, including performances by major artists such as Charlotte de Witte and Reinier Zonneveld. © Marcel Otterspeer/Pix4Profs
The bouncy castle was a popular attraction in Oosteind. When the air went out of the pillow, the older children came to help. © Jan Stads/Pix4Profs
Various activities for young and old in and around the XXL party tent on the Markt in Wouw, such as a rodeo. © Peter van Trijen/Pix4Profs
Playing football with an inflatable balloon around you: it was possible in Welberg during King’s Day. Various age categories competed for a nice prize and, above all, for honor. The game was accompanied by a lot of pushing. This is how several players ended up upside down. © Ton Vermeesch/Pix4Profs
After the mayor officially opened the day on Saturday, the six-athlon could begin. From hanging pants to carrying a snowman, it was all possible in Ulicoten. © Edwin Wiekens/Pix4Profs
Something other than cookie-biting and nail pooping: the King’s Cup sailing took place in the inner harbor of Willemstad on Saturday afternoon. Feline Izelaar (11), Thijn Izelaar (9) and Jack Houten (9) participated, among others. © Corine Roks/Pix4Profs
Bosschenhoofd has to be ‘locked’ for two days because of Free Your Mind. Yet there was a free market in the village center. © Marcel Otterspeer/Pix4Profs
It was pleasantly busy during the children’s afternoon of the Brabantse Wal Festival. The children were entertained with various activities outside and inside the festival grounds. For example, some sense of rhythm was taught with a drumming lesson. © Ton Vermeesch/Pix4Profs
In Langeweg there was a record for the games afternoon with ten teams. Sometimes it was quite hard work to carry out the assignment. © Edwin Wiekens/Pix4Profs
Free market at De Schakel in Gilze. In addition to buying and selling all kinds of trinkets, children could have their faces painted, have fun on the obstacle course and enjoy free cotton candy. The St. Ambrosius Shooters Guild provided a special event: shooting tableware. Oliver just shot one of them. © Jan Stads/Pix4Profs
The youth fire brigade was also present on King’s Day in Roosendaal. © Peter van Trijen/Pix4Profs
From noon there was plenty of entertainment on the Heereplein and the Harbor in Raamsdonksveer. Including children’s games, a dress and stall market and musical performances. © Jan Stads/Pix4Profs
The Orange Masters were held in the Pastorietuin in Schijf. With seven games and a final game. Eleven teams took part in the fun competition, which included a modern version of nail pooping, beer pong and stacking nuts. © Casper van Aggelen/Pix4Profs
Halsteren celebrated King’s Day this year with a flea market, a decorated bicycle parade and a party on the De Beek estate. Musicians Merel and Thijm gave a performance. © Corine Roks/Pix4Profs
Plenty to do for the little ones and their parents at the Wilhelminaveld in Bergen op Zoom. © Marcel Otterspeer/Pix4Profs
You could throw cans at Gigi Yung’s stall. Edwin and Marijn encouraged her. © Casper van Aggelen/Pix4Profs
Son Mieux will perform during 538 King’s Day on the Chasséveld. It is the ninth time that 538 celebrates the party in Breda. © ANP
The Orange Games on the Jack van Gilsplein in Bavel. Kicking a ball under the leadership of BSO Teamplayers. © Ron Magielse/Pix4Profs
Free market in Etten-Leur. According to the organization, ‘bigger than ever’, with more than 500 sellers. In addition to her things, Tessa also sold cookies for 50 cents each. © Peter van Trijen/Pix4Profs
This King’s Day, the Zundert program offered the annual bicycle tour, the games fair and the free market of ‘t Stokperdje (in the photo). © Ron Magielse/Pix4Profs
A decorated Groenstraat in Willemstad. © Marcel Otterspeer/Pix4Profs
In Made, bargain hunters are out early to browse the flea market. These boots come in handy. © René Schotanus/Pix4Profs
King’s Day started in a ceremonial manner at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in Breda. During this ‘Extraordinary Flag Parade’, the roll call was held among the cadets in the presence of the mayor of Breda and the new commander of the Dutch Defense Academy. © Ramon Mangold/Pix4Profs
A decorated bicycle, scooter or handcart. It was all on display in the children’s parade in ‘s Gravenmoer. Under the guidance of Percussion Group Crescendo, they made a short tour through the village. © Jan Stads/Pix4Profs
The flea market in the Valkenberg park had a rainy start. © Ramon Mangold/Pix4Profs
Wim Hommel said goodbye after 65 years of conducting during the aubade in Klundert. © Marcel Otterspeer/Pix4Profs
Fat Tire Race (Mini 8 from Chaam). © Joris Knapen / Pix4Profs
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Looking backWEST BRABANT – Decorated bicycles, games on the football field, a conductor who gave his last aubade after 65 years (!). There was once again plenty to do on King’s Day. A selection of the activities:
House and trance at ‘t Zoet in Breda
Festive tour through Oudenbosch
Dongen has a blast during the 20th Oranjepark Festival
Day two Free Your Mind in Bosschenhoofd
Bouncy castle fun in Oosteind
Rodeo in Wouw
Completely upside down in Welberg
They also celebrate King’s Day in a sporty way in Ulicoten
Something different… sailing in Willemstad
Full dresses in Bosschenhoofd
Brabantse Wal Festival in Hoogerheide for the little ones
Games for adults in Langeweg
Shooting tableware in Gilze
Budding firefighters in Roosendaal
Meters of stalls in Raamsdonksveer
Team Broxy simply stacks 23 nuts on top of each other in Disk
Music at the flea market in Halsteren
Plenty of entertainment on the Wilhelminaveld in Bergen op Zoom
Can throwing and mini basketball at the flea market in Oosterhout
Dozens of artists and 40,000 tickets sold on 538 King’s Day
Kicking a ball around in Bavel
Who will ‘release’ Tessa in Etten-Leur?
In Zundert, every stall on the flea market is occupied
Willemstad decorated for the King’s birthday
Bargain hunting in a rainy Made
Extraordinary Flag Parade at the KMA in Breda
Decorated bicycles in ‘s Gravenmoer
With an umbrella at the flea market in Breda
Aubade in Klundert, with farewell to Wim Hommel
supreme concentration in Chaam
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