Let's Celebrate Together with Gdańsk the 108th Anniversary of Regaining Independence
On November 11, Gdańsk will once again be filled with white and red colors. The 24th Independence Parade will take place through the city streets, and residents will have the opportunity to participate in concerts, historical walks, sports events, and many other attractions. Gdańsk Tech encourages the entire academic community to celebrate the National Independence Day together and take part in the city’s celebrations.
On November 11, Gdańsk will once again be filled with white and red colors. The 24th Independence Parade will take place through the city streets, and residents will have the opportunity to participate in concerts, historical walks, sports events, and many other attractions. Gdańsk Tech encourages the entire academic community to celebrate the National Independence Day together and take part in the city’s celebrations.
The main event of the celebration will be the traditional Independence Parade, which will start on November 11 at 10:30 AM from Podwale Staromiejskie Street. The colorful procession, attracting thousands of residents and guests every year, will march through the streets of the Old and Main Town. The parade will include, among others, reenactment groups, vintage vehicles, as well as individuals and organizations wishing to jointly commemorate the anniversary of Poland regaining independence.
The parade formation will begin at 9:00 AM, and from around 9:45 AM white and red flags and cockades will be distributed at Kobzdej Square. The march will conclude near the Green Gate with a joint singing of the national anthem, a commemorative photo of the participants, and singing of patriotic songs.
What awaits us in Gdańsk?
The celebrations will be accompanied by a rich program of cultural, historical, and sporting events. The planned attractions include:
- November 10, 2:00 PM – ceremony at the Józef Piłsudski monument in Strzyża, combined with laying flowers and distributing flags and cockades.
- November 11, 10:30 AM – start of the 24th Gdańsk Independence Parade from Podwale Staromiejskie Street.
- 12:00 PM – concert by Cappella Gedanensis in St. Mary’s Basilica.
- 1:00 PM – carillon concert from the tower of the Main Town Hall performed by Monika Kaźmierczak and Paweł Hulisz. The program includes the national anthem, patriotic songs, and works by Polish composers.
- 2:00 PM – Independence Run with Port Gdańsk over a distance of 10 km, preceded by runs for children and youth.
Residents can also enjoy guided tours with PTTK guides, a patriotic city game, meetings with reenactors, and the "Sparks of Independence" exhibition, which can be visited free of charge at Targ Węglowy from November 9–11.
Historic Tram Ride through Gdańsk
One of the attractions will be a ride on a historic Konstal N tram, which on November 11 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM will operate on the route Oliwa – Hucisko – Siedlce. The line will be assigned the symbolic number 108, referring to the anniversary of regaining independence. The rides will be free of charge.
The festive atmosphere will also be present after dark. The Neptune Fountain, the Gdańsk sign on Ołowianka, and selected monuments and city objects will be illuminated in white and red.
We invite students, doctoral candidates, employees, and friends of Gdańsk Tech to participate in the events prepared by the city. Let’s celebrate independence together!
The detailed program of the celebrations is available at www.gdansk.pl.