Europe, which also took place on May 4. The document now resides in the Wageningen town hall. On May 15, 1945, residents were allowed to return to Wageningen. Until 2005, the capitulation was commemorated annually with a grand parade of former American, British and Canadian soldiers who had participated in the liberation of the Netherlands. The Liberation Parade, a richly hued parade of veterans and war material from World War II and other conflicts, began in 2006. The Liberation Parade includes space for charities and elementary school students, as well. Historical sites In Wageningen, 60 objects are protected as national monuments, most in the town center. An additional 400 objects are protected as local monuments, as well. Historical gallery See also Duchy of Guelders History of the Netherlands Holy Roman Empire Hotel de Wereld List of mayors of Wageningen List of national monuments in Wageningen List of people from Wageningen References Note: much of this article is sourced from the corresponding article in the Dutch Wikipedia. External links De Casteelse Poort Museum Liberation Region Wageningen Jewish Heritage Foundation Holocaust locations in the Netherlands