Dutch Fanwalk arrives in 🇨🇭 with huge Lioness head atop iconic Orange Bus
As the Dutch Lionesses get ready to kick off their Euro 2025 campaign, the famous Orange Bus has officially arrived in Luzern, ready to lead the thousands-strong Fanwalks through the host cities once again. And this time, it's louder, brighter, and more orange than ever.
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Just last week, long-time driver Frans was given a surprise he never saw coming. Former Netherlands international Anouk Hoogendijk greeted him aboard his fully revamped Oranje Bus: think cinema screen, DJ booth, disco lights, partycam, and a four-metre-tall inflatable lioness head on top of the iconic vehicle.
'Every year it gets bigger, louder, and more unbelievable,' said Frans. 'Now that we're here in Switzerland, it's time to turn things orange again, and show Europe how we support our team.'
For over two decades, Frans and his team have been at the heart of the Dutch football party scene, leading crowds of fans to stadiums across Europe in what's become one of football's most iconic fan rituals. This year they support the Dutch Lionesses like never before.
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The upgrade to the bus was made possible by Staatsloterij, a long-standing partner of the Royal Dutch Football Association KNVB. While the contribution of the Dutch state lottery made headlines back home, the real magic happens behind the bus.
With the revamped bus now in place, the stage is set for another unforgettable summer of Dutch support.
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