25.08.2024
The Pageant of the Golden tree recounts the history of Bruges and the county of Flanders, with at the centre the marriage of Margaret of York and count Charles the Bold.
This marriage later entered the history books as the most spectacular marriage to ever take place in Bruges: from banquets with rare foods to wealthy delegations from all over Europe and the ‘Passage of Arms of the Golden Tree’ – to which the Pageant of the Golden Tree owes its name today.
Meet Margaret, imagine you’re at the most important wedding of the Middle Ages, and delve into the legend of the Golden Tree!
The Pageant of the Golden Tree owes its splendour to its numerous volunteers. And we are still looking for them! Transform our extras into damsels and knights, unleash your inner handyman as a decorating assistant or show off your organisational skills and get everything moving in the right direction.
We are still in need of helping hands for the ‘24 edition. Will you, as a staff member, step into this chronicle?
The Pageant of the Golden Tree starts at ‘t Zand and ends in the Smedenstraat. The pagaent covers about three kilometres. As a true folk festival, we move through the historic centre of Bruges, visiting charming spots along the route. Therefore this ciry is the perfect backdrop.
Plan your visit in advance. We have gathered all information on ticket sales, accessibility and how to get to the pagaent in one handy overview.
We put together a handy programme booklet explaining the story of the Pageant of the Golden Tree through the structure and order of the pageant. One programme booklet costs five euros.
Buy your own programme booklet at In&Uit ('t Zand 34) or at the information offices at the Market (Historium, Markt 1) and in the train station, or before the pageant starts along the route.
