Invitation to Join Independence Day Parade 2024
On 11 November 2024, Gdynia will hold its traditional celebrations of Poland’s regaining of independence in 1918. One of the major events of the day is an Independence Parade, in which staff, students, and doctoral candidates from Gdynia Maritime University honourably represent our University each year.
Let’s represent our University with dignity
We encourage all staff, students, and doctoral candidates at GMU to join the celebrations and be part of the University’s representation. As always, families are more than welcome to attend.
The independence Parade will take place on Monday 11 November and will start at noon. Gdynia Maritime University will meet at 11:00 am in front of the city hall (al. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 52/54) at the south end of ul. Świętojańska (near the ‘Anker’ pizzeria). Students will organise themselves into a GMU formation (by around 11:15) to join the parade’s main formation, ready for the start of the procession. Staff and doctoral candidates, together with their families, are invited to gather at the same meeting point at 11:30 am.
The route of the Independence Parade
The route of the Parade will start at the city hall and will make its way down Świętojańska Street to the Polish Maritime Monument in Skwer Kościuszki, where an official ceremony will be held with the involvement of the city authorities, Navy command, and delegations from social organisations. As with every year, Gdynia Maritime University will also take part in the ceremony.
A group photo
As is tradition, all those representing GMU will be invited to join us for a group photo commemorating their participation in the Council of Europe Park (Park Rady Europy) at the end of the route.
Participants will also be treated to a traditional sweet pastry.
Want to get involved?
All students who would like to carry a flag during the Independence Parade, wear the outfit of our mascot or Dar Młodzieży overalls should contact us by 7 November 2024 at promocja [at] umg.edu.pl
We hope you’ll join us at this year’s Independence Parade.
Let’s show Gdynia the commitment of our institution to history, our pride in the values it represents and the strength of our academic community.