The Queen's official birthday (Koninginnedag)
On Koninginnedag, 30 April, (in 2006 on Saturday 29 April) the Netherlands celebrates the Queen’s official birthday. Street parties and other events are held all around the country, often organised by local “Orange associations”.
Queen Beatrix and other members of the Royal House visit festivities in one or two places each year. The royal visits are always broadcast live on television.