Liberation Celebrations

Celebration and commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Český Krumlov

10:00 | Svornosti Square
Performance of the Wind Orchestra of the Český Krumlov Art School

11:00 | Svornosti Square
Ceremonial act on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

  • commemorative act – laying of flowers at the memorial plaque of the war pilots from the Český Krumlov region (town hall building)
  • commemorative act – laying flowers at the memorial plaque of the soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division of the US Army (Hotel OLDINN)

Performing:

  • Children´s singing choir Medvíďata and Brumlíci (Lukáš Holec)
  • Florida College Chorus (Jonathan Bassett)
  • Choirs of the Vltava Cantare festival – Children´s choir Motýli Šumperk (Helena Stojaníková), Children´s choir Sušice (Andrea Sušilová and Jan Pelech), Choir Bystroušek Brno (Eva Kalousková)

14:00–18:00 | Grassy Area between Chvalšinská and Fialková streets
Exhibition of Military Equipment: The Final Strike II

  • historical convoy of the 16th Armored Division
  • demonstration of period military gear and equipment
  • Military History Club Gabreta and 16th Armoured Division CZ

17:30–19:30 | Castle Riding Hall
Gala concert featuring Florida College Chorus, Children´s singing choir Medvíďata and Brumlíci, Krumlov Chamber Orchestra, Bystroušek Brno, Children´s choir Motýli Šumperk, Choir Pueri haudentes Prag and Children´s choir Sušice

20:30–23:00 | Castle Riding Hall
A dance evening in american style: Performances by Liam Stayner & Hissboys. Dance floor and seating available. Stylish attire welcome, the program will include themed refreshments.

  • Svornosti Square, Jelení zahrada, Castle Riding Hall
    381 01 Český Krumlov