The Independence Day – what, where and when?

Because of the situation on East borders of our country, the Independence Day have even bigger importance than ever before. Moreover, this day will be particularly special because of the anniversary of our young state. Ukraine turned 25 years old! Our government and municipal government bodies prepared a number of interesting events on this day. Everyone will find something cool for yourself.

KYIV

I think we should begin our review of the capital. This holiday that we will have in the middle of the workweek, citizens of Kyiv and guests of our capital can visit Kyiv solemn parade that will hold on Khreshchatyk and Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Military equipment, veterans, columns of soldiers would take part in this action. More than 4,000 participants would be involved. All these promises truly unforgettable impression.

Traditionally, the parade will start in the morning, but do not even think to go home after that! After the first parade, at 12.00, held another one – The Parade of Unconquered. ATO veterans, doctors, volunteers and relatives of the fallen heroes will pass along the main streets of the capital.

You can also visit the festive fair in the honour of the Independence Day, which will be held on the Ivan Mazepa Street from 12:00 to 20:00 o’clock.  You will be able to look at performances of favourite artists, art and photo exhibitions, exhibitions of sport and vintage cars and a lot of other interesting things there. You can take part in making traditional Ukrainians dolls of over 2 m in high and become part of creating of the giant Ukrainian flag. In addition, on August 24 will be a traditional marathon in embroidered shirts.

The celebration also will be held on Andrew’s Descent (Fair, the concert from 15.00 to 20.00), “Garden City” opposite the Mariinsky Palace (from 14.00 concert program, workshops and demonstration for those who wants a variety of fighting techniques from Ukrainian soldiers). In addition, visit Song Field (flower exhibition), an open air museum Pirogovo (creation of the largest flag of Ukraine) and Feofaniya (14.00 concerts, puppetry, workshops and different special programs for children).

LVIV

The opening of the interactive exhibition “Map of Ukraine” on the Market Square and Book Fair “Book is an Independence” on the Prospect Svobody are going to be a symbolic beginning of the celebration in the city of Lion. Everyone will be able to see the play “Stop Censorship”, which will be held on Galitska Street on 22 August and wander through the Lviv festival, which will open its doors in the park Bogdan Khmelnitsky and will last only two days. You can see the 3-D map on “The country is worth your efforts” on the Kurbas Street. Memorial Veche and Ukraine solemn flag-raising at the Lviv cemetery will be held on August 23.

Visit workshops and fair on the Independence Day on Symonenko Street.  Citizen of Lviv could enjoy the patriotic holiday for the whole family “My little independence,” which will begin at 10.00 in the square Bohdan Khmelnytsky. In addition, everyone, who wants can take part in a charity festival “Youth, the future, Ukraine” from 15.00 to 19.00. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary in front of the Zankovetskaya theatre is scheduled for 19:00. And you can also take part in the festival “Etnovyr.”

ODESSA

Memorial flashmob in honour of the dead for the independence and freedom of Ukraine will be held August 20, and ceremonial lighting candles scheduled for 20:30 at the monument of Duke.

If you want to test your knowledge of the Ukrainian language, you can take part in the first public dictation. Sign up will be from 18.00 hour. Start checking of 19.00, 21.00 and in you know the name of the winners.

A series of concerts from 12.00 to 22.00 with the participation of youth groups, various fun contests, entertainment and fair are planned on August 22-22.

Do not forget to visit “Vyshyvanka Festival” near Potemkin Stairs, which will delight us from 11.00 o’clock on August 23. Flag raising ceremony will be held at the same place. Solemn rally through the streets begins at 17 o’clock on August 24. In addition, in the evening you can watch the amazing event – raising of large Ukrainian flag in the sky with the help of many balloons.

Moreover, one of the best Ukrainian group “Okean Elzy” will visit Odessa with their concert program.

Of course, this is not a complete list of all events. Each city will have its own unique and special concert program.