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Vlaggenparade

All the flags of the United Nations flutter daily on the Boompjes in Rotterdam. With more than 174 nationalities in Rotterdam, this is only logical. In addition, with a block of 35 masts, we pay attention to changing social, cultural and sporting events in the city.

Photo credits : Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
04-04-2023

NATO 74 Years

Today marks NATO’s 74th anniversary, and marks Finland joining the alliance. The Flag Parade celebrates NATO’s birthday and the entry of the 31st member in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: this week at the Flag Parade, at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge, 33 banners depicting the symbol of NATO are on display. Read more

Photo credits : Gari Koolen
16-03-2023

Flag Parade lets Kings & Queens fly

The Rotterdam Flag Parade Foundation and Kings Day Host City Rotterdam 2023 present the extensive Kings & Queens flag project in honor of Kings Day from April 19 to 27. Especially for King’s Day, on April 27, 2023, the 750-meter-long Flag Parade will exchange all 193 country flags that normally fly at the foot of… Read more

Photo credits : Leanne van der Struis
09-03-2023

Plaswijckpark 100 Years

“When you’re 100 years old, the whole town can know about it! 💚 On Thursday, March 9, the Plaswijck Park flags were raised at the Flag Parade on the Boompjes. The official starting signal for a year-long celebration! 🥳 For 100 years Plaswijckpark has been the family park where all children can romp around in… Read more