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On this page you will find frequently asked questions sorted by different topics. About Bridge to Liberation -screen experience- and the official Airborne commemoration.

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frequently asked questions

On this page you will find frequently asked questions sorted by different topics. About Bridge to Liberation -screen experience- and the official Airborne commemoration.

Is the answer to your question not listed? Send us your question via the contact form! Battle of Arnhem here . On September 20 with the commemoration in the presence of the veterans and Bridge to Liberation and on September 24 during the evacuation commemoration, we commemorate together the sacrifices made in Arnhem for freedom in the Netherlands and Europe. We commemorate the Battle that completely destroyed the city, the casualties of soldiers and residents and the large-scale evacuation. The Airborne Region is an initiative of the four Airborne Municipalities; Arnhem, Renkum, Ede and Overbetuwe. We commemorate, realize and experience together and tell the shared story of the Battle of Arnhem. It is about the events of September 1944, but also about the impact that history still has today.

The Airborne Region offers a particularly extensive and varied programme. Visit www.airborne-region.nl for the program and more information.Commemoration evening in ArnhemThe commemoration evening is on Friday, September 18, 2020.The entire program will be announced at the end of August. Of course we will watch Bridge to Liberation -screen experience- at 8:30 PM. More information will be available at the end of August/beginning of September. Remembrance evening in the Eusebius ChurchThe commemoration in the Eusebius Church is only for veterans, their families and other invited guests.
Due to the limited seating, screens have been placed at Airborneplein so that you can experience this meeting live. You can also experience everything from home; the commemoration evening can be followed live on Omroep Gelderland. The guests of honor walk in a silent procession from the Eusebius Church to the Airborneplein where they will lay the wreaths. You can attend this silent procession by taking a seat along the route. Commemoration ceremony at Airborneplein Everyone is very welcome at Airborneplein. The commemoration ceremony at Airborneplein can be attended on the upper ring of Airborneplein and not downstairs. Because this year is a crown year, we expect many visitors. Therefore, prepare your arrival well! Before you set off, visit www.arnhem.nl/airborne. foot of the historic John Frost Bridge. You meet people from the Airborne Region who pass on the impact of war with their personal stories. With today's knowledge, we look back to the past to determine the value of freedom for ourselves.

To look forward you have to look back. Looking in that mirror; see who you are. What echoes of the impact of war do we hear and how can we incorporate them into our daily lives, now and in the future?

Special effects, performances by well-known artists and dancers make it a surprising experience! Bridge to Liberation starts at 8:30 PM. You can visit Bridge to Liberation live on the Rijnkade in Arnhem or watch it on TV or livestream. Bridge to Liberation is free to attend. Be on time because full is full!

Watching the broadcast is of course also free! The best way to experience Bridge to Liberation is at the Rijnkade at the foot of the John Frost Bridge, on TV or via livestream.

We do not facilitate a public area on the south side of the bridge (City Blocks).

Watching Bridge to Liberation -screen experience-You are watching Bridge to Liberation -screen experience- on television or another device (mobile phone, tablet, laptop, computer).

Television: Bridge to Liberation is broadcast on Omroep Gelderland. Check here on which channels you can find Omroep Gelderland: https://www.omroepgelderland.nl/kanaalwijzer

Other device: Bridge to Liberation is also broadcast via a Livestream. You can find the livestream on this website or on the Omroep Gelderland website. The definitive links can be found here in September.Omroep Gelderland can be viewed from all over the Netherlands on all televisions connected to Digital TV, such as Ziggo, KPN and UPC. For an overview of all channels, see this web page: https://www.omroepgelderland.nl/kanaalwijzer You can view the Livestream on this website, via the Omroep Gelderland website and via the social media channels. As soon as the exact links are known, they will be posted here. Accessibility It is wise to come by public transport, by bicycle or on foot. It is busy and there are road closures and diversions. Arnhem Central Station is easily accessible from all over the Netherlands. The station is within walking distance of the city center (5 minutes). The central bus station is also here. , check the current travel times at www.9292.nl. Public transport will be diverted if necessary. Check www.9292.nl for current travel times. Many people come by bicycle. There are several free guarded bicycle sheds in the city center . To ensure the official commemoration and Bridge to Liberation run smoothly, there are various road closures and diversions. More information can be found here. traffic measures in place to ensure the official commemoration and the Bridge to Liberation run smoothly. Still traveling by car? Then park the car in one of the Arnhem parking garages . After 6 p.m. a parking rate of 50 cents per hour applies. Accessibility (wheelchair and mobility impaired) On the upper ring of Airborneplein there are places reserved for the disabled. You can go here yourself and will be guided on site by hostesses and gentlemen. Bridge to Liberation also has a separate area reserved for disabled people, namely at the front of the Rijnkade. On the evening itself you can report to a hostess or host or register in advance at eva@bridgetoliberation.nl . There are sufficient disabled parking spaces . The disabled parking spaces at the Eusebiusbinnensingel are closed due to the guard of honour. There are disabled toilets available at the regular toilets on the Oranjewachtstraat. A sign language interpreter is present during Bridge to Liberation. If you would like to make use of this, please report in advance to eva@bridgetoliberation.nl . FacilitiesFor public housing on the Kadestraat (next to the Jacob Groenewoudplantsoen) there is a first aid post. In case of problems or unsafe situations, go there. There are also several mobile first aid posts around. There are toilets on the Oranjewachtstraat. They are free. There are also disabled toilets. There are bars on Rijnkade / Groenewoudplantsoen that serve beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea. You can pay by card or cash at the bars. The Bridge to Liberation will continue unless otherwise stated. Keep an eye on the Bridge to Liberation website and social media for the latest news in bad weather. Ponchos will be distributed in bad weather. Please do not bring umbrellas because they obstruct the view and are dangerous for bystanders. If you want to spend the night, take a look at Hotelsarnhem for all accommodation options. During the memorial evening there are low-flying planes that make a lot of noise. During the Bridge to Liberation (war) sound effects and fireworks are used. An old-fashioned air raid siren will also sound once. During the events organized during the Airborne week in the Airborne region, (old-fashioned) (fighter) planes and helicopters are used at various times. These are demonstrations or exercises, you don't have to be afraid of this! Visit www.airborne-region.nl for the agenda of the entire region. Unfortunately, due to technical problems, it was not possible to achieve a live translation.