November 23 (saturday) Lithuanian army will commemorate the 106th anniversary of the restoration, during which the residents and guests of the city of Vilnius will see the solemn procession of our soldiers and allies On the Cathedral Square and a parade on Gediminas Avenue. Army Day will also be celebrated in foreign military embassies, international military headquarters and operations in which Lithuanian soldiers serve. soldiers.
Commemoration events St. will start in Vilnius. Mass Lithuanian army St. The President of the Republic of Lithuania will greet the soldiers and spectators in the Ignatius Church, later in the Cathedral Square, during the ceremonial line-up Gitanas Nauseda, Acting Minister of National Defense Laurynas Kasčiūnas and Commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Gen. Raimundas Vaikšnoras. For the second year in a row, the "Warrior" award, which is given for selfless, noble or risky acts, will be presented during the formation. In the mentioned moment of silence, the losses will be remembered, and the soldiers of the Honor Guard Company will show the parade program. The commemoration will end in the Cathedral Square NATO a welcome flight of Italian fighter jets currently performing an air police mission in Lithuania and a military parade along Gediminas Avenue to Independence Square.
Commemorating the Day of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, soldiers have been visiting the country's general education schools for some time, where they present the Lithuanian army, the military profession and share their personal experiences. Traditionally, representatives of the Lithuanian army will also visit Seinų Lithuanian "Žiburio" school in Poland.
106 years ago, in 1918 November 23 Prime Minister Augustinas Voldemar signed the order of the Ministry of Defense no. 1, which restored the Lithuanian army, which after a few months already entered the first battles for the country's independence.
Program of the event, November 23, in Vilnius:
12.00 h Solemn line-up in Vilnius Cathedral Square
12.30 h Parade along Gediminas Avenue to Independence Square.
13.00 h End of commemoration.
