Mechelen Valentine’s Day, Belgium

Visitors to Mechelen in February were surprised to see what appeared to be Christmas lighting adorning the streets and square. In fact, Mechelen had chosen to transform their Christmas lighting into lighting to celebrate the festivity of Valentine’s Day, exchanging Christmas trees for hearts and other love-inspired motifs.

MK Illumination Belgium often helps cities adapt their Christmas lighting into lighting that can be used for other celebrations, knowing the power of lighting to create a magical space that visitors love.