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Experience history during the historic parade of the Boerenbondsmuseum

Visit the historical parade of the Boerenbondsmuseum on 21 April in Gemert. Experience Brabant village life from 1900-1940 with crafts, carriages and clothing. Enjoy free post-parade performances and demonstrations. Start at 14:00 at the castle. Don't miss it!

  • 20 April 2025
  • 14:00h-17:00h
  • Free entrance

The parade offers a vivid display of various traditional crafts that are practiced in the Boerenbondsmuseum throughout the season. In addition, the parade shows a selection from the museum’s collection of tools, machines and clothing. The procession is enriched with a series of magnificent carriages, horse-drawn carriages and depictions of historical customs and traditions.

It’s as if history is unfolding before the eyes of the public. The parade starts at 14:00 in the vicinity of the castle and then moves through the center of Gemert to the Boerenbondsmuseum. In the afternoon, the museum opens its doors to the public free of charge.

Visitors are invited to enjoy a snack and a drink, and to watch the performances of the Hunting Horn and Trumpet Corps, the Piper Band, the flag waving by the guild and demonstrations of the Veterans Sports Club. The steam fire hose can also be admired up close.

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Available every day from 13:00 to 17:00 hours

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