The commemoration ceremony on November 11th in Ravels begins at 10:00 AM with a mass in the Sint-Michielskerk in Weelde. Following the church service, a procession will proceed to the town hall for the second part of the ceremony at the war memorial. After a speech by Mayor Nic Andriessen, several children will read a text. Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Fanfare Sint-Nicolaüskring, which will also lay a floral tribute at the monument.
On Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, specific ceremonies will take place with local schools. Children from various primary schools will participate in moments of reflection at the war memorials in Ravels (at 10:30 AM) and Poppel (at 11:15 AM).
Due to infrastructure works on the parking lot of sports hall 't Molenslop, the square in front of the town hall has been temporarily converted into a parking area. However, a temporary parking ban will be in effect during the November 11th ceremony. Visitors are advised to come by bicycle or on foot whenever possible.
