Dutch Streets Turn Orange for Euro 2024: A Community Celebration

As the Euro 2024 approaches, Dutch streets, particularly Marktweg in The Hague, transform into an orange spectacle in support of the national soccer team. Community volunteers, local businesses, and municipal workers all contribute to this vibrant display, fostering community spirit and drawing visitors.

As Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany, Dutch streets, especially Marktweg in The Hague, undergo a stunning orange transformation to support their national soccer team. Volunteers have spent weeks creating this vibrant spectacle, which not only shows national pride but also fosters a sense of community.

The tradition started during Euro 1988 when the Netherlands won its only major soccer tournament. Each year, the decorations get bigger and better, with local businesses sponsoring the event. 'It started as a joke,' says Danny van Dijk, one of the leading decorators, 'but now, it brings neighbors together and draws visitors from afar.'

As the tournament progresses, the orange-clad street becomes a hub of activity and camaraderie. And when the final whistle blows for the Dutch team, the community band together once more to take it all down, only to repeat the cycle for the next championship.

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