I know that the parade on the 4th May is to remember all civilians and service personnel killed in war and conflict since the beginning of WW2, and the Liberation Day Parade is held on the following day.
My daughter lived in Amsterdam for a time and she remembers seeing both parades. She cannot remember the significance of the silent parade and muffled drums, but she is going to contact somebody in Amsterdam to find out.
Come to that, our Dutch Brethren should be able to shed some light on the matter.
Paul.
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