This year’s celebration is extra significant as it coincides with 3.5 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukrainians continue to fight heroically for freedom and peace, and we stand together to show unwavering solidarity.

📅 Date: Sunday, 24 August
📍 Location: Oslo – Eidsvolls plass & Spikersuppa

Program:
12:00–13:00 – Political rally at Eidsvolls plass
Speeches by Ukraine’s Ambassador to Norway, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, Ine Eriksen Søreide, Guri Melby, Tor-Mikkel Wara, and other prominent politicians.

13:00–14:00 – Ukrainian Children’s Parade for Peace and Freedom
The parade will go from Spikersuppa to the Royal Palace and back. Bring flags, wear Ukrainian colors or traditional clothing!

14:00–15:30 – Music, culture, and family activities in Spikersuppa.

🎙 Later in the evening:
Live podcast event with Ukrainapodden at Shamrock Løkka (doors open at 18:00), featuring Espen Barth Eide, Ine Eriksen Søreide, author Erika Fatland, and Ambassador Oleksiy Gavrysh.

📍 Similar events will take place across Norway, including Bergen, Stavanger, Ålesund, Tønsberg (23 Aug), Kristiansand, Lillestrøm (Etnofestival, 23 Aug), Drammen, Grimstad (23 Aug), Bodø, Tromsø, and Haugesund.

This is more than a celebration – it’s a statement of solidarity and resistance against aggression. Bring your friends, family, and flags! Let’s show that Ukraine is not alone. 💛💙

👉 More info and updates:

• Oslo event
• Events nationwide
• Press release

Organised by the Norwegian-Ukrainian Friends Association and the Ukrainian Association in Norway in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in Norway and with support from Oslo Municipality.