Description
Join the 484th edition of the Grand Tour of Our Lady of Basse-Wavre, a centuries-old procession listed as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site.
This edition will, as always, pay tribute to Mary with the Shrine of Our Lady, which includes the relics of numerous saints.
Program:
7:30 a.m.: Pilgrims’ Mass at the basilica, a moment of reflection before departure.
8:15 a.m.: The procession begins. The children, representing the saints in the Shrine, will lead the procession.
10:50 a.m.: Traditional blessing of the Wastia (bread) at the bottom of Rue de Namur, in the presence of city officials.
11:25 a.m.: Pilgrims will be welcomed at the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
The procession will return to the basilica around 12:15 p.m. for the final blessing.
Opening
The 29 June 2025