Fireworks are launched during an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, at Brussels Grand Place, Belgium, July 3, 2014. REUTERS/Eric Vidal/File Photo - RTX2KDL9
A woman adjusts the medieval costume of volunteer taking part in an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDL6
A volunteer dressed as Charles V arrives at the Church of the Sablon during an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDLK
Volunteers wearing medieval costumes gather before taking part in an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDLZ
A volunteer wearing a medieval costume adjusts his helmet before taking part in an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDM2
Volunteers wearing medieval costumes gather before taking part in an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDLE
A volunteer wearing a medieval costume puts on make-up before taking part in an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade,which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDM0
Stilt walkers wearing medieval costumes perform during an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, on Brussels Grand Place, Belgium, July 3, 2014. REUTERS/Eric Vidal/File Photo - RTX2KDLB
A volunteer dressed as a coachman waits outside the Church of the Sablon during an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDL5
A volunteer wearing a medieval costume stands guard outside the Church of the Sablon during an annual Renaissance pageant, the Ommegang parade, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels, Belgium, July 7, 2016. Picture taken July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir - RTX2KDLI
Reliving the Renaissance
Enthusiasts don medieval costumes for the annual Renaissance pageant, which commemorates the 16th century arrival of Habsburg Emperor Charles V, in central Brussels.
