Sunday, July 9 - Kroningsfeesten Tongeren
CORONATION
CELEBRATIONS
TONGEREN
JULY 2/4/7/9 2023

Coronation Celebrations program

10.00 u: Pontifical Eucharist

Dedicated by Monsignor Hoogmartens Bishop of Hasselt.

Ordinarium: Missa "Sicut lilium inter spinas" (L. Ponet). Performed by De Kleine Cantorij and the Collegium Musicum all conducted by Jan Peeters.

Organists: Luc Ponet and Dana Hemelaer

Location: Our Lady's Basilica

Live broadcast via Radio 1

11.00 u: Toning of the Tongan relic treasure

Followed by the blessing with the great Holy Cross Relic

Performed by the De Kleine Cantorij led by Jan Peeters

Location: Our Lady's Basilica

12.00 u: Pilgrim Mass

Organist : Luc Ponet

Location: Our Lady's Basilica

1 to 9 p.m. : Exhibition Barba Coronium - Tongue Coronation Beards

Location : Saint Ursula Chapel Beguinage Tongeren

15.00 u: Ommegang of the Coronation Procession

Will honor this circumambulation with their presence:

  • Monsignor Yousef Matta - Greek Melkite Archbishop Galilee
  • Monsignor Patrick Hoogmartens - Bishop of Hasselt
  • Monsignor Lode Aerts - Bishop of Bruges
  • Monsignor Jean-Pierre Delville - Bishop of Liège
  • Monsignor Hlib Lonchyna - Bishop of Ukrainian Catholics in Belgium
  • Monsignor Ron van den Hout - Bishop of Groningen - Leeuwarden
  • Monsignor Philip Dickmans - Bishop of Miracema do Tocantins (Brazil).
  • Monsignor Eugene Rixen - Bishop of Goias (Brazil).
  • Monsignor Albert Vanbuel - Bishop of Kaga - Bandoro
  • Monsignor Jean Kockerols - Auxiliary Bishop of Brussels
  • Monsignor Everard De Jong - Auxiliary Bishop of Roermond
  • Monsignor Etienne Quintiens - Attaché at the Apostolic Nunciature Brussels
  • Canon Charles D'Huys
  • Canon Hans Tercic
  • Canon Ali Cornelissis
  • Canon Frans Van Steenbergen
  • Canon Lambert Vanherk
  • Canon Dominique Derkoningen
  • Vicar General René Maessen - Diocese of Roermond
  • H. Lambert Hendriks - Rector Grand Seminary Rolduc
  • Mr. Geert De Kerpel - Spokesman for the Cardinal and Bishops' Conference
  • Professor Doctor Bénédicte Lemmelijn - Dean Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, KU Leuven
  • Ms. Kristien Vrancken - Director CCV
  • Ms. Hilde Pex - Coordinator Interdiocesan Family Pastoral Service
  • Mr. Rob Faesen - professor at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, KU Leuven
  • Frank Deloffer - Episcopal delegate of the Diocese of Hasselt

 

19.30 u: Fioretti

Religious folk game staged outdoors

Location: "Under the Linden" - Beguinage

22.30 u: Coronation Night Game

Location: Great Market Tongeren

Basilica in flowers : contemporary floristic interpretation of the Basilica

Coronation Mary's House Walk

Start : Maria Chapel Coronation 23 - Via Julian 5
plan indicating streets where there are cottages, as well as route click here

Tongans pilgrimage to Compostella - photo exhibition

Location: Via Julian

Photo exhibition "On the Way to ..."
Photos taken during various pilgrimages to Compostella.
Location : CC De Velinx Dijk 111

ITINERARY

Departure from intersection Dijk - Dirikenlaan : Dijk, Leopoldwal, Edmond Jaminéstraat, Stationsplein, Stationslaan, 18de Oogstwal, 11de Novemberwal, Saint-Maternuswal, Pliniuswal, Eeuwfeestwal, Elisabethwal, Albertwal, Luikerstraat, Jekerstraat, Putstraat, Plein, Grote Markt, Graanmarkt, Basilica

PARKING

OPENING HOURS

6 official parking lots scattered throughout the territory of Tongeren will be provided to accommodate visitors smoothly. The entrance fee to the car parks is 5 euros, except for Plinius which is free. For less mobile visitors, a shuttle is provided at car parks 3,4 and 6.

COORDINATES CAR PARKS
  • P1 Chiro 50.781461, 5.476599
  • P2 Barracks 50.782637, 5.478732     
  • P3 BCG 50.771492, 5.475759
  • P4 Small Field 50.768454, 5.468199 
  • P5 VIIO 50.776447, 5.454822
  • P6 Pliny 50.786585, 5.452063   
The organizing committee cannot be held responsible for any damages whatsoever.
SHUTTLE 1 - PARKING 3 AND 4

Boarding

SHUTTLE 2 - PARKING 6

Boarding

HOURS SHUTTLE 1 AND 2

Sundays July 2 and 9

  • 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • 24h00 to 01h00

Weekdays July 4 and 7

  • 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

CYCLING PARK

OPENING HOURS
LOCATIONS
  • VIIO Red Cross Avenue - 50.776447, 5.454822
  • VIIO Sint-Truidersteenweg - 50.77973, 5.45836    
  • Bus parking zone : Watertorenstraat near Picpussen - 50.78125, 5.45993
  • NMBS Zagerijstraat - 50.78409, 5.47339
  • Pliny Fountain Avenue 8 - 50.786585, 5.452063
  • see also www.velopark.be  
The organizing committee cannot be held responsible for any damages whatsoever.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING BAN

TRAFFIC ON THE APPROACH ROADS

On Sundays July 2 and 9 (1:30-7 p.m.),as well as on Tuesday July 4 and Friday July 7 (5 to 11 p.m.), through traffic on the approach roads (N730 Bilzersteenweg-N20 Hasseltsesteenweg-N758 Elderenstraat-N79 Maastrichtersteenweg-N20 Luikersteenweg-N79 St.Truidersteenweg- N69 Roman Kassei) will be diverted via the boroughs. Only visitors to the Kroningsfeesten will be allowed passage towards the Center to find a parking space. More info :  https://gis3700.be/kroning2023/

TRAFFIC BAN IN THE CENTER
Sunday, July 2 and 9
Tuesday, July 4
Friday, July 7
Center streets within the Red Light District
12 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
The Dike
12 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
Leopoldwal
12 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
Diriken Avenue
12 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
14 - 24 hours
R72 Ring Avenue (except Albert Avenue on July 2) as well as on the associated roads leading to the R72
1:30 - 7 p.m.
R72 Ring Avenue as well as on the associated roads leading to the R72
5 - 11 p.m.
On the St-Maternuswal, 11th Novemberwal and 18th Harvestwalks
5 - 11 p.m.
PARKING BAN
Sunday, July 2 and 9
Tuesday, July 4
Friday, July 7
Center streets within the Red Light District
12 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
The Dike
12 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
Leopoldwal
12 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
Diriken Avenue
12 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
R72 Ring Avenue (excluding Albert Avenue on July 2) including service roads
12 - 7 p.m.
4 - 11 p.m.
Station Avenue
12 - 7 p.m.
4 - 11 p.m.
Station Square
12 - 7 p.m.
4 - 11 p.m.
N79 Jaminé Street to railroad bridge
12 - 7 p.m.
4 - 11 p.m.
St-Maternuswal, 11th Novemberwal 18th Harvestwal including service roads
4 - 11 p.m.

info and public order

Antique Market : On July 2 and 9 at the Tongeren Industrial Estate - East (Sportoase and surroundings).

  • Article 26 of the GAS regulations. defines the regulations at the Kroningsfeesten. In the Coronation Year, during the period from July 1 to 16, it is forbidden in the territory of Tongeren, without the authorization of the College of Mayor and Aldermen:
    • exploit private parking lots
    • construct terraces or expand existing terraces
    • place and operate food and beverage kiosks
    • peddling all kinds of items, drinks, ice cream and snacks
    • place and rent chairs, tables, benches, ladders, scaffolding or bleachers
    • religious items to be sold. The sale of religious items and party programs is reserved exclusively for the vendors of the Coronation Committee subject to the authorization of the City Council
    • climb on the nadars, barriers or any other obstacle placed on the route of the procession
    • Hospitality businesses can apply to the Town of Tongeren (Economy Department) for a terrace extension. The college makes the decision on issuing a permit. In case of non-compliance with the terms of the permit, the part of the public space illegally occupied will be cleared at the expense and risk of the operator.
    • Hospitality businesses may conduct additional activities on the terrace area allocated to them. However, there should be no odor and smoke nuisance during the procession through and during the evening game
    • No noise disturbance may be caused during the passage of the processions and during the evening play (Town Hall Square)
  • During this period, site visits must be made in close consultation with the mobility officer of the City of Tongeren and subject to written permission. This permission must be present on the site.
  • On weekdays when the Coronation Procession takes place, i.e. Tuesday and Friday, the execution of works and traffic obstructions is prohibited in the city center from 2 p.m. onwards
  • On procession days, the use of drones is prohibited on the territory of Tongeren. In case of violations, drones will be administratively confiscated until after the procession week.
  • No screens and tents will be allowed on the course of the 4 circumambulations and on the Grote Markt, Stadhuisplein, Kloosterstraat, Vrijthof and Vlasmarkt markets
  • The authorized officials are directed to enforce the foregoing measures. They shall take the necessary measures to ensure the proper implementation of these regulations
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