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Every summer, Mons commemorates the liberation of the city in 1945 with an impressive display of World War 2 military equipment. In the spring, the Ducasse creates a completely different atmosphere, bringing together the townsfolk for a festival that lasts several days. As for art, you can discover the new talent of the region every autumn.
La Ducasse de Mons — Mid-May/Mid-June
The Ducasse is a great moment of the folklore of Mons which is on the UNESCO list of Masterpieces of the Oral and the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Four stages mark this event – the taking down of the shrine from its altar, the procession of the Car d’Or (a gilded carriage), the raising of the Car d’Or and the Battle of “Lumeçon” between St George and the dragon. This weekend is also the occasion to take advantage of concerts, a lantern procession, flea market, etc.
Tanks In Town — August/September
During a weekend, this commemoration unique in its kind celebrates the liberation of the town of Mons during the Second World War. The 3rd U.S. Army Armored Division, Tanks In Town, organise a wonderful concentration of tanks each year. Trucks, jeeps and other military vehicles also invade the historic centre of Mons.
Parcours d’artistes — October/November
Many exhibition centres, sometimes unusual, open their doors in the heart of the town for two weekends. They showcase the work of the region’s young artists. This artists’ trail is also an occasion to (re)discover the town in a new light.
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- Auguste Rodin. Une renaissance moderne: an exhibition in Mons© Monument des Bourgeois de Calais, 1889, Auguste RodinFrom 13 April to 18 August 2024Mons
Auguste Rodin. Une renaissance moderne: an exhibition in Mons
- The Pucelette procession (Wasmes)© WBT - Sébastien RobertyFrom 20 to 21 May 2024Colfontaine
The Pucelette procession (Wasmes)
- Doudou: Car d'Or procession, Lumeçon battle and Sainte-Waudru Ducasse© Visitmons - Gregory MathelotFrom 25 to 26 May 2024Mons
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- Saint-Ghislain International Folklore Festival© Harry BergerFrom 17 to 23 June 2024Saint-Ghislain
Saint-Ghislain International Folklore Festival
- Blaregnies traditional Harvest Fair© Jen RegnierFrom 24 to 25 August 2024Blaregnies
Blaregnies traditional Harvest Fair
- Fête à Béria: a folkloric tradition in Quevy-le-Petit© La Fête à Béria !August 2024Quévy-le-Petit
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- Froissart: a medieval day in Estinnes-au-Mont© WBT - Sébastien RobertySeptember 2024Estinnes-au-Mont
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- The Jemappes cavalcade and its giant puppets© WBT - Sébastien RobertyMarch 2025Jemappes
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- Feast of the Ascension | Saint-Ghislain© Syndicat d'Initiative de la Ville de Saint-GhislainMay 2025Saint-Ghislain
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