Leiden Liberation Day Parade...

I met up with Reinhardt and Inga near his office to watch the Liberation Parade held every year on October 3. This year’s theme was Spain, which is somewhat ironic as it was Spain that Leiden was liberated from in 1574. The parade aptly started with the Spanish royalty...

...followed by the poor Dutch.

Looks like there’s going to be a royal feast with some entertainment...

...including this talented tight-rope walker...

...and this bearded lady.