the Finnish independence day is celebrated today in many different events around the country. We follow the events moment by moment in this article.

independence day traditionally includes, inter alia, the armed Forces military parade, Heikki hursti’s a little piece of the celebration of Helsinki hakaniemi market square and a wreath of fall of the hero at the grave of a Sand promontory.

the independence day celebrations began raising their flag in Helsinki star torninmäki one. Flag-raising is organized every year starting in 1957.

in the Evening all eyes are turning to pääjuhla to the president of the republic independence day celebration at the reception, i.e. the castle of the party.

This year’s military parade marching to Tampere this afternoon. The parade of the special feature seen in the Tampere region of the cavalry guild, set up by the horse department. The parade mainly Finnish horse assembled about 30 of the horse department is the largest since the last war.

consists of the broadcast of the parade is viewable later on TV1 and Arena at 17: 10.

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