The Flemish holiday is being celebrated across northern Belgium today
There is the official celebration at Brussels city hall
but across Flanders you can also enjoy music
dancing and other festivities at numerous free events
barbecues and sing-alongs are held to mark 11 July
the anniversary of the Battle of the Golden Spurs
when an army of Flemish townsfolk and farmers defeated the knights of the King of France
 The victory prevented the incorporation of Flanders into the French kingdom and allowed it to continue to develop as a separate entity
Be sure to check your municipality's website or social media channels to see what festivities are planned in your area
The traditional 11 July celebrations take place at Brussels city hall
Liesbeth Homans (nationalist/N-VA) will address those gathered
The Flemish government will also bestow Flemish Community medals
This is a form of recognition that goes to well-known and less well-known Flemish people who have been exceptionally deserving and contributed to the Flemish Community or the Flemish Region in the past year
have contributed to a positive image of Flanders in the world
The Flemish Lion flag proudly flies across Flanders today
the “Flemish Lion” will also resound across northern Belgium
All summer "Vlaanderen zingt" (Flanders Sings) concerts are staged: free sing-along evenings on market squares with hits in Dutch
the market square in Antwerp will be the setting for "Vlaanderen feest" (Flanders celebrates)
an evening of free concerts with Flemish artists
for a DJ set and a performance by the #LikeMe cast
the music show hosted by Peter Van de Veire will be broadcast live on VRT 1 TV and the VRT MAX online platform
there’s another free concert with De Romeo's
Peter Van de Veire welcomes artists including Camille
Stan Van Samang performs the Flanders party song "Feest"
Van Samang sings a new song in Dutch composed together with Jeroen Swinnen and Ronny Mosuse
Brussels will be the setting for "Flanders celebrates
There are lots of things to do in the Flemish capital throughout the day and evening
ranging from ‘dance battles’ at the AB concert hall and Beursschouwburg theatre
over walks (with or without a guide) to performances and events at the Brussels Parliament
There's street animation too as well as a concert with the Brussels Philharmonic and Willy Sommers
Liliane Saint-Pierre and Gala Dragot on Brussels historic market square starting at 8:30PM