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Belgian National Day — military parade + fireworks
2026-07-21 · Place des Palais + Parc de Bruxelles, Brussels · Free
Belgium's national day: military parade on Place des Palais, fireworks over Parc de Bruxelles.
Why go
Belgium’s 21 July rituals put the country on show in the capital: uniforms and fly-pasts by the Royal Palace in the afternoon, then families drifting into the park as Brussels waits for the night sky to crackle into colour.
What to expect
Free public celebrations around Place des Palais and Parc de BruxellesMilitary and civil parade in front of the Royal Palace areaBelgian flags, uniforms, brass music and security-service displaysA busy family crowd across the park and nearby streetsEvening fireworks; check the final 2026 launch site before travelling