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On July 21, Brussels, Belgium, will celebrate Belgian National Day with a parade, fireworks, and concert; heightened security measures are expected.

Advisories / By / July 17, 2026

A Belgian National Day parade will begin at 4:00 PM along Botanical Garden Boulevard, attracting tens of thousands of spectators, including the royal family. At 8:00 PM, a concert and fireworks display will be held in Cinquantenaire Park. Due to crowds and the attendance of high-profile officials at festivities, heightened security measures will be in place throughout Brussels. City officials have advised against driving within the city due to limited parking and road closures and have added additional bus and rail services.  

The FIB music festival will take place in Benicàssim, Spain, from July 16-18; heightened security and localized travel disruptions are expected.

Advisories / By / July 16, 2026

The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) will take place in Benicàssim, Spain, from July 16-18. The venue will open at 6:00 PM each day, with performances continuing until approximately 5:00 AM. Thousands of attendees are expected over the three-day festival. Increased traffic congestion is likely near the festival grounds and surrounding roadways before and after performances. Heightened security and an increased law enforcement presence are expected throughout the festival.

Costa Rica confirmed its first locally transmitted chikungunya outbreak since 2017 in Guanacaste; further spread is possible.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

Health officials have confirmed four chikungunya cases and identified 17 probable Playa Langosta among residents and visitors. Chikungunya is transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Authorities have fumigated approximately 5,000 homes, and expanded mosquito-control operations. Additional locally acquired cases remain possible as rainy season conditions favor mosquito activity.

Eleventh Night celebrations will take place across Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, from July 11 to July 13; expect heightened security.

Advisories / By / July 11, 2026

Eleventh Night celebrations will commemorate the Glorious Revolution. Bonfires are lit in neighborhoods across Northern Ireland, accompanied by parades that draw tens of thousands of spectators. Heightened security measures may be imposed for the 2026 celebrations amid politicization and controversies over anti-immigration messaging. Interface areas in Belfast, Portadown have historically been flashpoints for clashes, vandalism, and rioting.

Transportation workers are set to participate in a 24-hour strike in Palermo, Italy, on July 11; expect travel delays. 

Advisories / By / July 10, 2026

Amat transportation employees and the Cub Transporti union are set to strike for 24 hours, affecting bus and tram services. No motive or demands have been announced for the strike. Minimum service schedules will be in effect, but it is likely that due to overwhelming travel demand, travelers will experience transportation delays.

Approximately 1.5 million people will attend Gentse Feesten in Ghent, Belgium, from July 17 to July 26.

Advisories / By / July 9, 2026

Gentse Feesten, an annual art festival, will be held in Ghent, Belgium, from July 17 to July 26. Approximately 1.5 million people attend the festival, including 150,000 to 200,000 visitors each day. The festival takes place across the city and includes live music, street performances, parades, and cultural exhibitions. Heightened security and high congestion are present near festival venues.

Bastille Day will be celebrated throughout France on July 14; large crowds and travel disruptions expected.

Advisories / By / July 9, 2026

Bastille Day is France’s national holiday commemorating the 1789 Storming of the Bastille. Millions of residents and visitors are expected to participate in celebrations throughout France, including military parades, community events, fireworks displays, and public gatherings. The largest military parade will proceed through Paris from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde beginning at 10:00 AM. Large crowds, road closures, and heightened security are expected near celebration venues and transportation hubs.

A 24-hour rail strike will begin in England, United Kingdom, on July 10; expect significant rail travel disruptions.

Advisories / By / July 9, 2026

The strike will affect London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services, disrupting key rail connections between northern and southern England. The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association initiated the strike due to discrepancies over rest-day payments. A smaller 24-hour strike involving roster clerks will begin at 12:01 AM on July 9, though the main strike will take place the following day. No trains affiliated with the two companies are expected to run after 7:00 PM on July 10.

The Mad Cool festival will take place in Madrid, Spain, from July 8-11; heightened security and travel disruptions expected.

Advisories / By / July 7, 2026

The tenth anniversary of the Mad Cool festival will take place at the Iberdrola music space in Madrid, Spain, from July 8-11. The four-day event will run daily from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM and is expected to attract around 200,000 attendees. Via Lateral de Servico M-45 and Avenida Real de Pinto will likely experience traffic congestion due to the festival. With the event having prominent artists such as Halsey, Twenty-One Pilots, and Foo Fighters, it is likely that heightened security will be implemented.

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