Brussels on rollers

having a blast Brussels on rollers Organized throughout the summer by the police and the City of Brussels, the Brussels Rollers Parade invites you to skate every Friday evening through the streets of the capital. IT'S REALLY great, explains Olivier, perched on his skates. We pass by many trendy places and people applaud us from the terraces. It creates a fantastic atmosphere! A festive and family-friendly atmosphere and impressive sensations, but also an opportunity to discover the city differently. Place Louise, in the bois de la Cambre, place Saint-Géry or even in the tunnels, skaters are escorted along the 18 kilometers of the circuit by a special unit of the Brussels police. Police officers who have also put on rollers, after having followed appropriate training. Cars, for their part, are asked to wait for the passage of the procession before restarting. Caution, caution... Coming from Paris where "roller parades" take place twice a week and attract up to 22,000 people, a skating policeman encourages and supports his Brussels colleagues. And to recall the safety advice. The "Roller attitude" is not about speeding near an old lady or a disabled person. It means stopping at red lights and not forgetting to wear protection. To avoid injuries in case of a fall, helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are indeed strongly recommended. Some descents are truly deadly, confirms, with a smile, a young participant. A small reminder also of the regulations in force, in Paris as in Brussels: the skater is considered a pedestrian and must respect all the rules of the road code. Find out more Until 8/30, meet every Friday evening in front of the Palais de Justice, place Poelaert, 1000 Brussels. Activities and equipment rental starting at 8 p.m. Departure one hour later. Please note, the parade is cancelled in case of rain. For beginner skaters, free group lessons are organized every Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., at the bois de la Cambre. Info: www.brusselsrollers.com