STEAM EVENT

Our city is host to Europe's largest steam power event, this year held for the twelfth time in Dordrecht (the Netherlands). Every year about 200,000 - 250,000 visitors come and see this steam celebration. Admission to 'Dordt in Steam' is free. Unfortunately this year the weather is not as great as in some previous years. Rain and hail probably causes a lower number of visitors.

Last night there was a spectacular naval parade on the river. In the picturesque harbour area next to the Groothoofd, Kuipershaven, Wolwevershaven and the Merwekade, dozens of steam-powered ships, machines and vehicles will be on view the entire weekend. Steamboats will be making round trips on the river. For children, miniature steam trains will be operating. Various seagoing steamships will be open for visitors. Sidewalk cafes and live music will provide a sparkling atmosphere.

I'll go into town tomorrow and shoot a few photographs... will post them Sunday night.

Here's two from last year...