May 10
Toronto Tulip Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Nathan Phillips Square 
100 Queen St W, Toronto ON

To mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands—a victory that was secured thanks to the courage, sacrifice, and dedicated efforts of Canadian men and women during the Second World War—the Dutch Consulate will be giving out 40,000 tulips to Toronto and its residents as a living symbol of our heartfelt and enduring gratitude.

No registration or entry fee is required. 

The complimentary tulips will be available as long as supplies last.

May 13-14
80 Years of Freedom: A Dutch Tribute to Canada Exhibition 
Small Arms Inspection Building 
1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga ON

More information about the exhibition can be found here. 

The indoor exhibition is open to the public during the following times:

• Tuesday, May 13th | 12:00 – 8:00 PM 
• Wednesday, May 14th | 12:00 – 8:00 PM 
  
   

May 15
Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen’s Park 
12:15 PM 
Legislative Building South Lawn 
111 Wellesley St W, Toronto ON

This ceremony will take place to mark Dutch Heritage Month in Ontario.

The event is open to the public, but seating is limited.  

 

May 15
Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Air Force: It’s All About Freedom Concert
8:00 - 9:30 PM
The Chrysalis Theatre
43 Gerrard Street E, Toronto ON

The Orchestra of the Royal Netherlands Air Force will perform in Toronto as part of their "It's All About Freedom" tour across Canada, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

This concert is free of charge, but seats are limited. Registration is required here.
 
Program highlights include:

• Amazing Grace, Oh Happy Day, Shackles, and I Surrender All, arranged by Callum Au
• Shirma Rouse shines in songs such as Dr. Feelgood, Think, Come Back Baby, and Baby I Love You – a tribute to the legends of soul
• Instrumental gems like Bella Ciao (euphonium solo) and the iconic When the Saints (arrangement by Rob Horsting) 
• The evening concludes in style with the classic We’ll Meet Again, a song that symbolizes hope and unity across borders and generations