The Ghent Festivities are in full swing. Yesterday, no fewer than 205,000 partygoers descended on the city centre. In total, the milestone of 1 million visitors has already been reached this year. There is again a mass of people on their feet in Ghent’s city center. The Korenmarkt had to be closed for the performance of Gustaph, our Belgian Eurovision Song Contest entry. But PoléPolé also became full and had to be closed, and it was no longer possible to enter Sint-Baafsplein from the side of Limburgstraat. Experience the 180th Ghent Festivities from the front row in our live blog.
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What is there to do today at the Gentse Feesten?
On the road with the kids? Then take them here
Hungry from all the partying? At these stalls you fill the stomach
If you want to let your dancing legs loose, you can go to the Baudelopark
Playing the beast is allowed in the ‘Vip zone’ of the Botramkot
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00:17
And it’s getting busier
Sint-Baafsplein is also currently closed on the Limburgstraat side.
23:55
Yesterday
At Trefpunt Blu Samu is on stage.
At Trefpunt Blu Samu is on stage. © CEMG
23:35
Yesterday
Korenmarkt also closed
In addition to PoléPolé, the Korenmarkt is also closed.
Korenmarkt closed © VDS
Our Belgian Eurovision entry Gustaph is currently on stage there.
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23:18
Yesterday
Also on Mardi Gras it’s already going crazy… or dancing
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23:08
Yesterday
Who still suffers from ‘Vlasmarkt shoes’?
Our reporter is already suffering from ‘Vlasmarkt shoes’. © CEMG
23:04
Yesterday
Those who want to escape the crowds and the howling festivities during the Gentse Feesten can go to Place Musette.
Place Musette. © Wannes Nimmegeers
22:52
Yesterday
PoléPolé full
PoléPolé, on the historic Graslei, is fully booked and therefore temporarily closed. This is reported by the Local Police on its Twitter account.
22:47
Yesterday
Atmosphere at its best at the Groentenmarkt
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Hard To Handle: from dance to disco to pop! And that for no less than two hours.
Hard To Handle at the Groentenmarkt © JVBG
21:41
Yesterday
Entertainment and crowds
PoléPolé on day 8 of the Gentse Feesten © Wannes Nimmegeers
But it is again very busy in Ghent’s city center on this national holiday.
Crowds in the Ghent city center. © Wannes Nimmegeers
21:38
Yesterday
Noose carriers arrive at the Korenmarkt
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21:18
Yesterday
So many people that aid workers seem ‘surrounded’
The vehicles of the aid workers among the crowd © rv
The fact that it is busy at the Gentse Feesten has become more than clear in recent days. Sometimes it really is over the head. This makes it difficult for the emergency services to act quickly and adequately. That is why the Ghent police are calling.
20:45
Yesterday
Since 1973, the Guild of Noose Carriers has annually commemorated the humiliation by Emperor Charles with its Tour during the Gentse Feesten. No longer afraid, but with stubborn pride, the noose carriers repeat the penitential march of May 3, 1540. So first there is a booing:
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And then a round of applause for the noose bearers:
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And after such a detour, of course, many people remain, like here on Sint-Veerleplein:
Many people on Sint-Veerleplein after Stroppenommegang © JVBG Many people on Sint-Veerleplein after Stroppenommegang © JVBG
20:40
Yesterday
Stropping procession has started!
And the jester is having a great time…
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20:27
Yesterday
They just don’t get played…
As usual, Die Verdammte Spielerei is playing under the Duveltent again. And they don’t turn their hand around to sometimes take a beating. Here one of the members drinks the Duvel of a spectator in one go…
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20:23
Yesterday
One hit after another
The cover band Equality has started on the Korenmarkt. Until 9.15 p.m. they blast one hit after another.
Equality at the Gentse Feesten © CEMG
20:22
Yesterday
The penitential procession of May 3, 1540
Since 1973, the Guild of Noose Carriers has annually commemorated the humiliation by Emperor Charles with its Tour during the Gentse Feesten. No longer afraid, but with stubborn pride, the noose carriers 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. The Rondgang is therefore one of the highlights of the Gentse Feesten. Highly recommended!
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20:00
Yesterday
Within half an hour Stroppenommegang
Half an hour before the tour of the stroppendragers, the zone at the Gravensteen is closed and fully booked.
Many spectators await the tour of the Stroppendragers. © JVBG Just a little while and the Stroppenommegang will start © JVBG Just a little while and the Stroppenommegang will start © JVBG
19:35
Yesterday
Luc with his precious parrot
Luc with his noble parrot at the Gentse Feesten © CEMG
Luc from Waasmunster takes his precious parrot Pedro everywhere, including to the Gentse Feesten. “Hundreds of photos have already been taken here. The people of Ghent are crazy about Pedro.”
19:31
Yesterday
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Mayor Mathias De Clercq and party mayor Bram Van Braeckevelt defend the rights of the milky mouths who are not allowed to drink for free.
Mayor Mathias De Clercq and party mayor Bram Van Braeckevelt © VDS
19:11
Yesterday
Aaron Blommaert on stage at Sint-Baafsplein
Aaron Blommaert on stage at Sint-Baafsplein © Wannes Nimmegeers
The young singer sings his own songs, but also ventures into some covers:
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