Remembrance Day 11 november - Armistice
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Programme
Tuesday 11 November
- 08.45 A.M. - Commemoration French cemetery St. Charles de Potyze
- 09.15 A.M. - Service in St. Georges Memorial Church
- 09.30 A.M. - Eucharist in the St. Martin's Cathedral
- 10.20 A.M. - Poppy Parade led by Ypres Surrey Pipes & Drums
- 10.30 A.M. - Ceremony at the Belgian Monument
- 11.00 A.M. - Ceremony and Last Post under the Menin Gate (by invitation only)
- 11.50 A.M. - Parade from Menin Gate to Ypres Main Square
- 02.00 P.M. - Carrillon concert by Ludo Geloen
- 05.00 P.M. - Concert The Great War Remembered
- 08.00 P.M. - Daily Last Post Ceremony under the Menin Gate
Practical
- Parking is free in Ypres. Please note that the city centre is parking-free from 8 am onwards. Use the peripheral car parks to get to Ypres on foot.
Avoid the zone around the Menin Gate and use the Poterne bridge when parking in the zone of the Sports hall / Leopold III Laan.
See all parking possibilities. - Parking in the Sint-Maartensplein is reserved for invited guests. Only those with an official parking permit can use these parking spaces.
- Parking for people with disabilities: Surmont de Volsberghestraat - zone near the Astridpark. The parking zone is indicated by temporary signage.
Place the blue card clearly on the dashboard of the car. The 11 AM Special Last Post will be broadcasted live on large screen on Market Square. Ideal for visitors who do not have access to the area near the Menin Gate.
Other activities
Sunday 09 November
- 3.00 P.M. - Guided walk: Ypres and WWI
€ 5,00 - Get your tickets - 5 P.M. - Concert - The Great War Remembered
- 8.15 P.M. - Concert - The Great War Remembered
Monday 10 November
- 3.30 P.M. - Remembrance Irish Cross and Sint-Jan
Wednesday 12 November
- 11.00 A.M. - Ceremony at the Indian Monument (Menin Gate)
Price
Free of charge
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