Heideweek

Heath in bloom near Ede

Heideweek is a week of festivities in Ede, a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland, on the southern edge of the Veluwe region. The blossoming of the heath (Dutch: heide) is celebrated. Every year the people of Ede choose a heath queen and princess. A parade goes through the centre and suburbs of Ede, and festivities are scheduled for the Museumsquare area, including live music.