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Independence Parade 2026

On 11 November 2026, Gdynia will hold its traditional and solemn celebrations of the 108th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. One of the principal events of the Gdynia celebrations will be the Independence Parade, in which staff, students, and doctoral candidates from our University take part in large numbers each year. We warmly invite you to join us for this exceptional event!

 

Join us in representing our University with dignity on Independence Day!

The Independence Parade will take place on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, at 12:00 noon. Gdynia Maritime University students will meet at 11:00 am in front of the city hall (al. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 52/54) at the south end of Świętojańska Street (near the ‘Anker’ pizzeria), where until 11:15 the GMU contingent will be formed to later join the main parade. We will then make our way along Marshal Józef Piłsudski Alley in the direction of the City Hall. Staff and doctoral candidates, together with their families, are invited to gather at the same meeting point at 11:30 am.

Students, staff, and doctoral candidates who have uniforms are requested to attend the celebration in full uniform. Those who do not possess a uniform are encouraged to wear clothing featuring the Gdynia Maritime University logo. If you have neither a uniform nor clothing with the University logo, simply come in everyday attire. The most important thing is your presence and representing the Gdynia Maritime University community together!

The Route of the Independence Parade

This year’s Independence Parade will start at 12:00 and follow a route from Gdynia City Hall (al. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego) to the Polish Maritime Monument at Skwer Kościuszki, where official ceremonies will take place with the participation of City authorities, Navy command, and delegations from social organisations. As every year, Gdynia Maritime University will also join in the celebration.

Let’s commemorate our participation in the Independence Parade with a traditional group photo!

Following the Independence Parade, all staff, students, and doctoral candidates are invited to take a now-traditional commemorative photograph in the Council of Europe Park (Park Rady Europy) in Gdynia.

Also in the Council of Europe Park, all staff, students, and doctoral candidates of our University will be served pea soup and a traditional St Martin’s croissant.

Would you like to help organise the Gdynia Maritime University march?

All students who would like to carry the ensign during the Independence Parade, dress up in a sea wolf costume, or wear an outfit from the Dar Młodzieży are requested to contact us by 9 November 2026 via email at: promocja@umg.edu.pl

We warmly invite you to take part in the Independence Parade!

We count on your presence. Let’s show the residents of Gdynia our University’s attachment to history, pride in the values it represents, and the strength of the community we build.

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