On Monday 27 April, the Royal Family will come to celebrate King’s Day in Maastricht. We are all looking forward to this wonderful event. If you are wondering which route they will take through the city, we are happy to announce it to you!
On Monday 27 April we are celebrating King's Day in Maastricht. But this year these celebrations are even more special, as the Royal Family will be visiting our city. We have our flags and streamers lying ready to make this day a special one in true Maastricht tradition.
In 2020, King's Day will be a very special day for Maastricht and its colourful region. Limburg's capital will set the stage for this national holiday, when Maastricht will welcome the royal family while 2.5 million people watch on their televisions. We want to make this day a celebration to remember for residents and visitors. Our preparations and anticipation in the run-up to this special day is a party in its own right! Keep an eye on our website for updates on our preparations and the programme.
This year, Maastricht is the setting for the official King’s Day celebration. Together with the King and the Royal Family, we will ensure that it is a wonderful day of celebrations. The festivities have been organized to take place on and nearby the Royal Walking route, which is over a kilometre long and goes through the city centre.
As a resident of Maastricht and its surroundings, you may be looking forward to knowing what King's Day 2020 will look like in our city and how this can impact you. This page will keep you up to date on the latest news and developments of relevance to you and other Maastricht residents.
As King's Day approaches, we would like to take you on a tour of life in Maastricht through a very special series of photographs. In the upcoming weeks, you will see the many aspects of life in Maastricht and South Limburg through pictures that share a story as we share them on our social media channels. Each district in Maastricht as well as each village and city in South Limburg has a different story to tell of life. The photos were shot by Loraine Bodewes.
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The Royal Family will be introduced to the city during a special walk. Along the route, the Royal Family will be presented with a surprising and varied programme. ‘Leef Maastricht!’ (Live Maastricht!) is the theme of the day, and thousands of spectators can watch everything from up close.
On 25 October 2019 – designated the Day of the sweet tart (Dag van de Vlaai) – six bakers in Maastricht created a very special vlaai: a King's Day vlaai called Apples for Orange (Appeltjes voor oranje). This vlaai combines Maastricht tradition, local ingredients, and pride in being able to host the royal family. It can be ordered from the bakers themselves. Who knows... King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima may just have a taste on 27 April 2020!
The programme
In the coming months King's Day 2020 is not the only event on the agenda; we will also be preparing for a multifaceted and exciting programme that highlights the vibrancy of the region and the unique character of Maastricht. It will showcase the spirit of Maastricht (Mestreechter Geis) a city of traditions and innovation, and a unique culture that we honour and cherish. Servé Hermans and Michel Sluysmans from the Toneelgroep Maastricht theatre ensemble will work together with local partners to put together a programme that is guaranteed to impress! The content of the programme will be announced in March 2020 during a special press conference.
Information about Kingsday
If you have any questions about King's Day in Maastricht or the weekend preceding this holiday, please contact us by sending an e-mail to koningsdag2020@maastricht.nl
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