Le Soir Junior · June 23, 2002 · Jean-Louis Mertens (photo)

All on rollers!

Roller Parade
2002

Press clipping, June 23, 2002. Cover of Le Soir Junior No. 16 showing a young boy and adults skating on a Brussels pedestrian crossing. Photo: Jean-Louis Mertens.

Announcement of the summer Roller Parade in Brussels in the youth supplement Le Soir Junior.

Article text · translation

Having fun All on rollers! Every Friday evening during the summer, Brussels invites you to roam its boulevards, streets, and squares... with rollers on your feet! Let's go!

Context note

This cover of Le Soir Junior highlights the family-friendly and popular nature of the Roller Parade launched in 2002. Carl De Moncharline initiated this weekly gathering that transforms Brussels' urban space during the summer. The event is presented here as a major leisure activity for young people.

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