Name: Ceremonial King's Day Kick-off: Extraordinary Flag Parade
Start: 2025-04-26T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-04-26T11:15:00+00:00
Location: KMA

During the Special Flag Parade at the KMA, the commander of the NLDA will take the salute of the cadets in the presence of the mayor of Breda. This is done according to military ceremonial protocol. Would you also like to be there? Then come to the KMA between 09:00 and 09:20 hours, entrance Stadhouderspoort at the Castle Square. The ceremony starts at 09:45 hours.
 Please note: &nbsp;a valid ID is mandatory and visitors may be searched by security!&nbsp; Afterwards, there will be music and coffee with treats for all attendees. The programme will end at 11:15 hours.Queen Wilhelmina Pavilion opened Want to learn more about the history of Castle Breda and its inhabitants? The exhibition in the Queen Wilhelmina Pavilion at the Castle Square is additionally open from 11.00 to 14.00 hours.More about the KMA The KMA is one of the seven institutes of the Netherlands Defence Academy. The NLDA educates and trains the (military) leaders of today and tomorrow, focusing on officer training, scientific research, language, leadership, and military history.&nbsp;Besides all the educational tasks that the NLDA has, it also performs a number of ceremonial duties, one of which is the Flag Parade. This forms part of their professional training to become officers in the Dutch Armed Forces. With the Flag Parade, the KMA demonstrates its connection to the Royal House and the city of Breda.&nbsp;

Start Kings' Day in Breda with a special event! The day will traditionally kick off at the KMA with a ceremonial flag parade.

Ceremonial King's Day Kick-off: Extraordinary Flag Parade

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