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May 4 Restoration of Independence events

Events in Riga on the 4th of May – the Day of Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia

10.00–22.00 At Freedom Monument, in Freedom Square
From 10.00, 4 May until 22.00, 5 May
Floristry object “The Latvia of Flowers”
11.00–13.30 Parade and concert by the brass bands of Latvian educational institutions
14.00 Official flower-laying ceremony
15.00–17.00 Concert of choirs from Latvian regions
20.00–22.00 Concert “Singing Resolution”

10.00–17.00 In the National History Museum of Latvia
Exhibition Latvia’s Century – tribute to the Latvia’s 100th anniversary

11.00–23.00 Cinema “Splendid Palace”
4 May Latvian Film Marathon

11.00–18.00 Vērmanes Garden Park
Event “Do, because you can!”
Concert at Vērmane Open-Air Stage,
creative workshops for children and adults in the territory of park

12.00–17.00 At the Town Hall Square
Event “The Nation. Honour. National costumes.”
Parade of national costumes, performances by folklore groups, craftsmen market, masterclasses, lectures on ancient ornaments
13.20 The march in national costumes to the Freedom Square

12.00–23.00 At Ziedoņdārzs Park
Event “Stories from Ziedoņdārzs Park”

Concerts, theatrical and artistic performances by students from Latvian College of Culture at the Latvian Academy of Culture, the Art Academy of Latvia, new artists, musicians and musical groups

15.00 At the Great Hall of University of Latvia
Special Event of the International Choir Competition “Riga Sings” – Choirs contest Imants Kokars Choral Award

19.00 At the Great Guild Concert Hall
Concert “Fire Run”
Orchestra RIGA, choir “Sōla” of the Latvian Academy of Culture, mixed choir “Juventus” of the University of Latvia, Oskars Petrauskis (saxophone)
Free invitations from April 29th are available at Kronvalda Boulevard 8. Additional information by phone 67425218

Free entry to all events. 

On May 4 the public transportation in Riga will be free of charge
Photography and filming may take place at the events. The resulting images can be used for publicity