Ghent’s festivities are in full swing. Yesterday, no less than 205,000 partygoers descended on the city center. In total, the milestone of 1 million visitors has already been reached this year. Once again, there is a crowd of people on their feet in the city center of Ghent. Korenmarkt had to be closed for the performance of Gustaph, the Belgian Eurovision Song Contest entry. But the PoléPolé also became full and had to be closed, and Sint-Baafsplein could no longer be entered from the Limburgstraat side. Experience Ghent’s 180th celebrations from the front row in our live blog.
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What can be done today in Gentse Feesten?
On the road with the kids? Then take them here
a starving From all parties? In these stalls fill the stomach
If you want to let go of your dancing legs, you can go to the Baudelopark
Monster play is allowed in the ‘VIP area’ in Putramkot
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And he’s getting busier
Sint-Baafsplein is also currently closed on the Limburgstraat side.
23:55
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Trefpunt Blu Samu on stage.
23:35
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Korenmarkt also closed
In addition to PoléPolé, Korenmarkt is also closed.
The Eurovision entry’s Gustave of Belgium is currently on stage.
23:18
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Also at Mardi Gras he really goes crazy…or dance
23:08
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Who still suffers from “Flasmarkt shoes”?
23:04
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Those who want to escape from the crowds and noisy celebrations during Gentse Feesten can go to Place Musette.
22:52
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Polly poly full
pole, on Historic Graslei is full and therefore temporarily closed. This was reported by the local police on their Twitter account.
22:47
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The atmosphere is at its best in the Groentenmarkt
It’s hard to handle: from dance to disco to pop! And for a period of not less than two hours.
21:41
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Entertainment and crowds
But it is again very busy in downtown Ghent on this national holiday.
21:38
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Gallows bearers arrive at the Korenmarkt
21:18
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So many people that aid workers appear to be ‘trapped’
The fact that she is busy at Gentse Feesten has become more than evident in recent days. Sometimes it is really in over the head. This makes it difficult for emergency services to act quickly and appropriately. That is why the Ghent police were called.
8:45 p.m
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Since 1973, the guild of diphthong-bearers has annually celebrated the humiliation of Emperor Charles with its tour during the Gentse Feesten. No longer afraid, but with obstinate pride, the gallows-bearers repeat the penitential march of May 3, 1540. So first there are boos:
Then a round of applause for the gallows bearers:
And after such a detour, of course, many people remain, as here in Sint-Veerleplein:
20:40
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The slit parade has begun!
And the clown is having a great time…
20:27
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They just don’t play…
As usual, Die Verdammte Spielerei plays under Duveltent again. And they don’t turn their hands to strike sometimes. Here a member drinks a spectator’s douville in one go…
20:23
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One hit after another
The Equality cover band started at the Korenmarkt. Until 9:15 p.m., they detonated blow after blow.
20:22
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Penitential procession on May 3, 1540
Since 1973, the guild of diphthong-bearers has annually celebrated the humiliation of Emperor Charles with its tour during the Gentse Feesten. No longer afraid, but with stubborn pride, the gallows-bearers repeat the penitential march of May 3, 1540.
Over the years, the Tour of the Guild of Noose Carriers has grown into an attraction that attracts thousands of spectators. Rondgang is therefore one of the highlights of Gentse Feesten. Highly recommended!
20:00
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Within half an hour Stroppenommegang
Half an hour before the stroppendragers’ tour, the area in Gravensteen was closed and fully booked.
7:35 p.m
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Luke with his precious parrot
Luke of Waasmunster takes his prized parrot Pedro everywhere, including Gentse Feesten. “Hundreds of photos have already been taken here. People in Ghent are crazy about Pedro.”
19:31
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Mayor Matthias de Klerk and party mayor Bram van Breakevelt Defending the rights of milky mouths who are not allowed to drink for free.
19:11
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Aaron Plumert on stage at Sint-Bafsplein
The young singer sings his own songs, but he also ventures into some songs:
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