On November 11th, Armistice Day, the end of the First World War is commemorated. In Pelt, ceremonies will take place at the four monuments dedicated to the fallen. The municipality invites young people and children to participate in the ceremonies in the name of peace.
The day begins at 9:30 AM with a floral tribute and the Last Post at the monument in Parkstraat in Lindel-Hoeven. This will be followed by Overpelt-Centrum. At 9:45 AM, participants will gather at the kiosk on the Oude Markt, after which a procession led by the Koninklijke Fanfare Nut en Vermaak will proceed to the Monument of the Fallen. The ceremony there starts at 10:00 AM with a floral tribute, the Last Post, and national anthems.
In Neerpelt-Centrum, commemorations will take place from 10:30 AM. At the Peace Monument in Norbertinessenlaan, there will be a floral tribute, the Last Post will be played, and the Koninklijke Fanfare Dommelgalm will perform the national anthems.
The eucharistic celebration and reception will alternate between the different sub-municipalities. This year, it is the turn of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille. At 11:00 AM, there will be a eucharistic celebration in the St.-Mondulfus and Gondulfus Church. Around 11:45 AM, a floral tribute will be held and the Last Post will be played. The day concludes with a reception around 12:00 PM in hall St.-Hubertus.
