Background

The memory of the ties between Canada and the Netherlands is written in hardship and blood. In keeping with Dutch tradition, the Burlington event has two separate components:

• the May 2nd flag raising at Burlington City Hall to represent the memory of the many lives lost in the months leading up to and during the Liberation of the Netherlands in April and May of 1945
• the CNFA evening program to represent the festive Liberation Day, usually held on May 5

These are the event details for May 2nd and May 4th, 2009.

Burlington City Hall
May 2nd at 12:00 Noon.

The flag raising event will be held rain or shine at Burlington city hall at 12:00 noon. Mingle with attending civic officials.

Royal Botanical Gardens
May 4th at 7:00 P.M.

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario Download Map

A royal venue with a gorgeous floral setting for a Liberation celebration. The doors open at 6:00 PM. Refreshments are available and there is also a cash bar.

Join us for:

• Welcome and introductions at 7:00
• Sing-along with troubadour Klaas van Graft
• Delicious Foods by Van Dijk's Fish
• Poffertjes by Dick and Marg Alberts
• Numerous Exhibitors and Vendors Sign up

Who We Are

The CNFA is dedicated to strengthening the ties between Canada and the Netherlands through trade, commerce, the arts and by keeping alive the history of the sacrifices made by Canadians to liberate the Netherlands by special events to be held on or around each May 5th.

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