Monsignor Franco Coppola - Nuncio in Belgium and Luxembourg
Monsignor Patrick Hoogmartens - Bishop of Hasselt
Monsignor Pierre Warin - Bishop of Namur
Monsignor Johan Bonny - Bishop of Antwerp
Monsignor Koen Vanhoutte - Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Mechelen -Brussels
Abbot Erik De Sutter - Grimbergen Abbey
Monsignor In Je Hwang - Secretary of the Nunciature
Monsignor Etienne Quintiens - Attaché at the Apostolic Nunciature Brussels
Monsignor Philip Dickmans - Bishop of Miracema do Tocantins (Brazil).
Etienne Sourbron - Episcopal delegate of the Diocese of Hasselt
Canon Eric de Beukelaer - Vicar General Diocese of Liège
Canon Charles D'Huys
Canon Hans Tercic
Canon Ali Cornelissis
Canon Dominique Derkoningen
P. Tommy Scholtès - Spokesman for the Bishops' Conference
Mrs. Ann Massoels - Secretary to the Bishop
Bearers Guild Saint Petrus Maastricht

22.30 u: Coronation Night Game

Location: Great Market Tongeren

Basilica in flowers : contemporary floristic interpretation of the Basilica

Coronation Mary 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, Maastrichterstraat, de Schiervelstraat, Predikherenstraat, Kielenstraat, Sint-Catharinastraat, Koolkuil, Minderbroederstraat, Sint-Jansstraat, Looierstraat, Jekerstraat, Putstraat, Plein, Mombersstraat, Piepelpoel, Vrijthof, 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