Delft will celebrate Lichtjesavond on 9 December

A light show, a speech by the mayor, live music and street theatre: Tuesday evening, 9 December, will be Lichtjesavond (Light Night) in Delft.

There will be plenty to do at various locations throughout the city between 4.00 PM and 10.00 PM, including live music and street theatre. At 5.00 PM, Mayor Alexander Pechtold will open the event for children on the Market Square. After that, there will be light shows from the Town Hall at 6.30 PM, 7.30 PM, 8.30 PM and 9.30 PM. The 8.30 PM show will have an extra treat: a speech from the mayor.

Leave your car at home; park your bicycle in a permanent parking facility

Lichtjesavond traditionally kicks off Delft Verlicht, which lasts until Sunday 4 January. Delft Verlicht consists of fifty smaller events, including music, theatre and Christmas walks.

Lichtjesavond is free of charge. The organisers expect around 50,000 visitors and advise everyone to leave their cars at home. Car parks fill up early in the evening, warns the municipality.

It is also difficult to park your bicycle in the city centre. For example, you should not park your bicycle at the Town Hall, on Oude Langendijk or Burgwal, as bicycles will be removed from these locations. The organisers refer people to permanent parking facilities on Oude Langendijk, Vesteplein and at Delft Station.