Overview

• The municipality expects hundreds of thousands of visitors on 2–3 October and warns the city centre is difficult or inaccessible, with road closures, detours and bus changes in effect.
• The Grote Hutspotmaaltijd served 7,058 portions on Thursday, with ingredient quantities detailed by Omroep West.
• World-famous DJ Armin van Buuren volunteered with the haring and wittebrood committee, assisting with sign-ups, line control and cleanup.
• LUMC outpatient clinics and the central blood collection point are closed on Friday, while the rest of the hospital and emergency services remain available.
• Omroep West will air the Grote Optocht live this afternoon, and the day’s program includes haring and wittebrood distribution and a 23:30 fireworks show.