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Waz pétanque cup, in Lille
This Wednesday, the traditional Waz Pet’ Cup returns with its pétanque competition and its festive atmosphere: 330 teams and 1,000 participants are expected. You must form your triplet to participate in the competition, register the same day at 8 a.m. at the Halle de Glisse where the quarter-finals and the semi-final take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and migrate to the place Cap to Wazemmes for the final at 8 p.m. The costume competition is also back so it’s time to open the cupboards to bring out your best wigs, fake mustaches or colorful accessories.
Wednesday, from 8 a.m., registrations at the Halle de gliding, 343 rue de Marquillies in Lille. More information: 03 20 22 12 59 or flonfons.eu
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Holidays in Gardincour, in Bruay-sur-l’Escaut
For this 2024 edition, the programmers of the Cité des Électriciens de Bruay-la-Buissière have once again concocted a unique event. A third edition which takes place from Wednesday May 8 to Monday May 20. This Wednesday, parade of giants who will dress up, with the Majo’Dance d’Auchel at the end of the parade. Wednesday and Thursday, RoZéo aerial dance show with the Gratte-Ciel company. Several guided tours every day will give you the opportunity to discover the new exhibitions. Workshops for the youngest. Wednesday, at 1 p.m., parade of giants. Wednesday and Thursday, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., show, at the city of Electricians, rue Franklin. Free. Program on the site citedeselectriciens.fr
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Longshoring championship, in Dompierre-sur-Helpe
Second stage of the French logging championship with six breeds of horses out of the nine listed, in action in the meadows of the Château d’Hugémont. There will be Traits du Nord, Boulonnais, Bretons, Traits Poitevin, Traits Comtois and Ardennais. With entertainment and food on site. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., meadows of Hugémont castle. FREE ENTRANCE.
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Gigachips, in Dunkirk
Part of the Spring events at Place Jean-Bart, this event brought together 92,000 people last year. A large flea market based around different villages with different atmospheres. Second-hand clothes, vintage items, antiques and fine flea markets, vinyls, books, etc. Marching bands, street shows and entertainment.
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., rue Clemenceau and des Sœurs-Blanches, place Charles-Valentin, place Jean-Bart.
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Cavalcade, in La Bassée
Around twenty groups parade this Thursday afternoon for the traditional Cavalcade. Brazilian dancers, giants, cheerleaders, municipal band: as many worlds as groups will set the mood in the street. The theme chosen this year is that of the Olympic Games. Thursday, 3 p.m., departure from rue de Lille. Final on the Grand-Place. ville-labassee.fr
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Retro vermelles
It has become an unmissable event on Ascension Thursday. Many vehicles are expected, with two or four wheels, from all eras, classic or prestigious. Mechanical enthusiasts will be attracted by the spare parts exchange organized on the square. An elegance competition is scheduled and musical entertainment will be provided.
Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Jean-Jaurès and Allendé streets. Free.
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Beer and regional products fair, in Billy-Montigny
This Thursday, Robespierre Park takes on the appearance of an open-air brasserie with the beer and regional products fair. Brewers and sellers of regional fresh produce will have their products tasted. With concerts and catering on site.
Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at Robespierre Park, rue Jean-Moulin. Free.
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Soap box race, in Bergues
This Thursday the second edition of the crazy race brings together around a hundred participants. The starting point is located on avenue du Général-de-Gaulle, with a new ramp. The descent, via rue Pierre-Decroo, will take the competitors towards the Marché aux Bestiaux as far as the Flemish Red. The cars will go up via Rue du Collège and Rue d’Ypres. Around 6 p.m. the results will be announced and the awards ceremony will close the day.
Thursday, gathering from 9 a.m., at the cattle market. Race starts at 10 a.m. Free.
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Garden in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
The Grand-Place is adorned with a thousand and one flowers this Thursday, on the occasion of the Make the Garden operation. Thanks to the fifteen exhibitors present, customers will be able to stock up on perennials, annuals, plants and seeds. Whether budding or experienced, gardeners will also get plenty of advice and activities thanks to the activities offered: introduction to sowing, exhibition on super-species, artistic workshops and on composting, conference, etc.
Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., on the Grand-Place. Free. saint-amand-les-eaux.fr
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La Bassure celebrating, in Achicourt
The La Bassure park constitutes a central meeting space with its walking paths, its allotment gardens and its enclosures welcoming the animals present for the eco-grazing season. La Bassure en fête is a joyful event organized by the city in partnership with the local community. For this new edition, workshops to learn all the secrets of water. All day long, discoveries of the fauna and flora of the Crinchon, scientific experiments, awareness of wetlands, water consumption and a focus will be on the link between birds and water. Garage sales, family walks, workshops, concerts.
Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., at Parc de la Bassure. Free. Garage sales from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rue Raoul-Briquet, La Fontaine, du Belloy and Raymond-Souilliart. Free. achicourt.fr
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Somain Carnival
It’s traditional in Somain, Ascension Thursday is carnival. For the 44th edition, the parade, which will be led as usual by the municipal giant Princess Gisèle, will start at 2:30 p.m. in the city center. It will be made up of many local groups, Somainoise associations and folk groups from the region. Final gathering at Place Jean-Jaurès.
Thursday, at 2:30 p.m., departure from rue Fernand. Passages in Henri-Barbusse, de la Paix, Pierre-Semard, Suzanne-Lanoy streets. ville-somain.fr
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Agricultural show, in Valenciennes
The Agricultural Show is organizing its 70th national cattle competition and its agricultural fair with its exhibitors of local products. More than a hundred cattle are presented. Also with an exhibition of agricultural equipment, demonstrations of Traits du Nord horses.
Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the food complex, rue Ernest-Macarez.
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The Jehan Van d’Helle party, in Wervicq
The Jehan Van d’Helle party is gaining momentum until the procession this Ascension Thursday. Wednesday, from 3:30 p.m., opening of the festivities, Place de l’Europe, with shows. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., creators’ market on rue de l’Industrie, then at 4 p.m., Jehan Vid’jeux, activities for children before the official opening of the party at Place de l’Europe at 7 p.m. This will be followed by the children’s ball, the scarf throwing and at 8 p.m., a concert by Jehan Vid’Zik. Then, on Thursday, the procession sets off from Steenakker Square, on the other side of the Lys, to Wervik on the Belgium side, from 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m., blessing of the animals after mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Procession from 3:30 p.m., Steenakker Wervik Square (B).
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Wolf festival, in Auberchicourt
The Wolf Festival is a highlight every year in Auberchicourt. Don’t be surprised to see archery tournaments, period weapons or even various medieval stands in the heart of its authentic market. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., numerous medieval activities will be offered under the watchful eye of the town’s giant, Aubert the wolf.
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., rue du Chaufour.
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The heroic battle, at Neufchâtel-Hardelot
The Opale Bunker History association is organizing the eleventh edition of the commemoration of the Heroic Battle of Neufchâtel-Hardelot, from May 8 to 12. On the program: reconstruction of a military camp 39-45 (€1), parade of military vehicles, commemoration of the battle, reconstruction of historical scenes. This Wednesday, from 9 p.m. to midnight, liberation ball with Gaston La Gratte. Thursday and Saturday, at 6 p.m., show The Forgotten Soldier (€4). Friday, parade of military vehicles, at 3 p.m., from rue de la Coharte to the beach with bagpipers. Sunday, at 11 a.m., commemoration. From May 8 to 12, rue de La Coharte. ville-neufchatel-hardelot.fr
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Day of painters in the street, in Tourcoing
The Friends of Tourcoing and the carillon have once again invited amateur artists for their traditional Ascension meeting which takes place this year on the Place de la Victoire. They will be in place from 10 a.m. At 5 p.m., the artists will go to the Georges-Dael room to submit their works. The day is free and open to all. Subsequently, all of the works will be exhibited at the town hall of Tourcoing from May 14 to 27.
Thursday, at 10 a.m., Place de la Victoire. Free. amisdetourcoing.com
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May of the book in La Capelle-lès-Boulogne
From May 7 to May 12, in Baincthun, Conteville, la Capelle-lès-Boulogne and Pernes-lès-Boulogne, we can exchange and even have lunch with local and regional authors. For spelling champions, two dictations, one for 10-15 year olds, the other for adults, will be organized on Wednesday and Friday. Also worth discovering is an exhibition of bird photos and Arbres en pages collages, from Nelle Fourcroy’s workshops. On May 11 and 12, at the socio-cultural center of La Capelle, a literary fair welcoming around thirty authors from the region will close this first May of the book.
From May 7 to 12. Program on the sites and Facebook of the participating municipalities. Dictations from May 8 and 10, literary lunches from May 12: register with the town halls (Baincthun, Conteville, La Capelle-lès-Boulogne, Pernes-lès-Boulogne).
