Deerlijk commemorates November 11th: ceremony and procession

Municipality of Deerlijk invites residents to reflect on armistice and peace together.

Remembrance ceremony at a monument in Deerlijk on November 11th.
AI

Remembrance ceremony at a monument in Deerlijk on November 11th.

On November 11th, Deerlijk will commemorate the armistice and honor those who died for peace and freedom, with a ceremony, procession, and reception.

On November 11th, Deerlijk will observe the armistice. The annual ceremony at the monument, organized in collaboration with the municipal council, the N.S.B. Deerlijk chapter, the fanfare, and various Deerlijk associations and organizations, will offer a solemn tribute. Music, words, and symbolic moments will connect us to the past and emphasize the importance of peace.
The significance of remembrance remains crucial today. Remembering history deepens the appreciation for the preciousness of peace, freedom, and unity. Following the ceremony, a procession will take place through Deerlijk, after which everyone is invited to a reception hosted by the municipal council at OC d’Iefte.
Everyone is welcome to commemorate together and reflect on the message of November 11th.
Program:
- 08:45 AM: tribute at the Sint-Lodewijk monument
- 10:00 AM: mass at Sint-Columbakerk
- 11:00 AM: tribute at the Deerlijk centre monument
- 12:00 PM: reception offered by the municipal council at OC d’Iefte
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Deerlijk (08/10/2026)