Ommegang procession in Brussels, Belgium - 03 Jul 2024
Performers in medieval costumes take part in the procession of 'Ommegang' at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium, 03 July 2024. Ommegang is Brussels' traditional pageant to mark the Joyous Entry of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. It depicts the historical re-enactment of the gala fete on 02 June 1549, organised by the Magistrate of Brussels, and given in honour of the Emperor Charles V "Quint", his son Philip, Infant of Spain and Duke of Brabant, and his sisters, Maria, Queen of Hungary and Eleanore, Queen Dowager of France (widow of Francis I).