Every year on November 11th, the end of World War I is commemorated. In each sub-municipality of Dilbeek, short ceremonies will take place at the memorial stones, accompanied by solemn music from a fanfare or music ensemble. Members of veterans' associations, council members, and residents are invited. The municipality hopes for a large turnout.
In Dilbeek itself, a flower tribute will be held at the monument in Verheydenstraat at 9:15 AM. Afterwards, participants will proceed to the ceremonial plot of the cemetery in d’Arconatistraat.
In Sint-Martens-Bodegem, following the 11 AM eucharist service in the Sint-Martinuskerk, a flower tribute will take place around 11:45 AM at the monument, followed by a reception in the parish hall.
Sint-Ulriks-Kapelle will hold a flower tribute at the monument for the fallen after the 9:15 AM prayer service.
In Itterbeek, a flower tribute will be held at 9:30 AM at Residentie Koning Albert (Keperenbergstraat). At 12:30 PM, a flower tribute will take place at the monument in front of the SintPieterskerk on Kerkstraat.
Groot-Bijgaarden will organize a flower tribute at the cemetery in Bosstraat at 11 AM.
In Schepdaal, a flower tribute will be held at the monument on Marktplein at 11:30 AM, followed by a second tribute at the cemetery in Kerkhofstraat.
