LIBERATION DAY AMERSFOORT 2025
FREEDOM FOUR YEARS TOGETHER!
This year Amersfoort packs big with a liberation celebration throughout the city! Both in the neighborhoods and on the Hof, Groenmarkt Enjoy sparkling live performances, the tunes of vinyl DJs and a delicious beer. Besides the usual fun, there are also new activities, such as the entry of the Freedom Flame, various freedom meals and a parade of defense vehicles. Celebrate freedom your way!
Liberation Day program - This is where you want to be!
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Freedom Flame - The Official Launch Pad
11:00 a.m.
On the Hof, the Freedom Fire from Wageningen is welcomed by the mayor, with a performance by Showband Juliana.
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Freedom Meal - Dining Together in Freedom
11:00-13:00 a.m.
In Hoogland, Hooglanderveen, Rustenburg and on three squaresGroenmarkt, Lievevrouwekerkhof and de Hof) in the city center, you can go for the Freedom Brunch!
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Music on the Hof, Groenmarkt and Long John's
From 1 p.m.
After the meal, the party erupts! On the Hof, Groenmarkt and Krankeledenplantsoen, everyone enjoys live music and atmosphere for free.
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Inspiring Stories of Freedom
During the meal
While we eat together, well-known Amersfoorters share their personal stories about freedom. Nynke Geertsma, Micha Bruinvels and Remco Reiding rotate between the squares and perform impressive words, together with Mayor Bolsius.
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Walk or Bike Along War Memorials
Before 11:00 a.m.
City Guild Amersfoort offers historic walking and biking tours with experienced guides along war memorials. All tours end at 11:00 a.m., just in time for the Freedom Supper.
Hof & Groenmarkt program
THE HOF
11:00-13:00 Free freedom meal. Register at ramon@deprofessoramersfoort.nl
13:00-18:00 Live music including Mica Culpa, Muylike and Bastiaan Ragas
GREENMARK
11:00-13:00 Free freedom meal. Register at potsenmaeker@outlook.com
14:00-18:00 Groenmarkt house band LIVE
ARMY VEHICLES KEEP THEM ROLLING
Starting at 10:30 a.m., an impressive column of historic military vehicles will drive through the streets of Amersfoort. After the ride, the vehicles will be displayed at the Groenmarkt, Lieve Vrouwekerkhof and De Hof.
Program Lieve Vrouwekerkhof & Krankeledenplantsoen
LIEVE VROUWEKERKHOF
11:00-13:00 Free freedom meal. You can register via chanou@zwaco.nl
11:00-15:00 Defense will be present with modern army vehicles. Defense employees invite you to ask your questions and talk to them.
KRANKELEDENPLANTSOEN
On Krankeledenplantsoen you can celebrate freedom - for free - in full!
13:00-14:00: Jeroen & Thomas
14:00-15:00 Sister Sunflower
16:00-16:50 RockCovery
18:00-19:00 The Royal Hillbilly Club
20:00-21:00 I'm With Stupid
21:00-23:00 Jip (DJ)
The festival on Krankeledenplantsoen is accessible only through Boothill Saloon and Long John's. Please note: Last year's event was quickly crowded, so arrive on time!
MORE ACTIVITIES - During Liberation Day
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Commemoration: liberation of the Dutch East Indies
Commemoration: liberation of the Dutch East Indies
Ceremony
friday, august 15
celebrate 80 years of freedom!
This year Liberation Day is extra special: we are celebrating 80 years of freedom. In addition to the celebration on May 5 may there are inspiring commemorations, exhibitions and events throughout the year. Dive into the stories, reflect on our history and celebrate freedom!
Did you know.
Amersfoort was not liberated until may 7? There was still fighting on may 5. On may 7 and 8 the British and Canadian soldiers entered Amersfoort and the city was liberated!
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Retrospective - on the 2024 Krankeledenplantsoen
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Register your Liberation Day event!
Are you also organizing a Liberation Day event? Simply register it through the Events Calendar and it will be listed on this page for free.
