King Philippe and Queen Mathilde in Brussels city center

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde took their children to the center of Brussels to enjoy a day out during Car Free Sunday today. World Car Free Day, which is celebrated on September 22, encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day. Organized events are held in some cities and countries.

Car Free Day is a free international event celebrated every September 22 in which people are encouraged to get around without driving alone in cars and instead ride a train, bus, bicycle, carpool, vanpool, subway, or walk. For those that have the ability to work from home, telework also counts.