11 November is a special day here in the Netherlands with beautiful Sint Maarten celebrations (for all the facts visit the Wikipedia page). There is a lovely lantern parade in the Vondelpark for young children, starting at 6.00pm from the Emmastraat entrance to the Vondelpark, near the former Stadsdeel building. Details here (in Dutch). Be warned: they are very prompt in their departure and it is nice to be near the front where there is a band playing. The children bring along their … [Read more...] about Lantern fun in the Vondelpark