Finnish Defence Forces cancels the National Parade on the Finnish Independence Day in Lahti
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic situation and in adherence to the restrictions and guidelines in effect in the area, the Finnish Defence Forces cancels the National Finnish Independence Day Parade and its side events planned to be arranged in Lahti on 6 December.
By canceling the parade, the Finnish Defence Forces wants to ensure safeguarding the health security of persons liable for military service, of salaried service personnel, of the general public, and of all stakeholders, and to prevent the virus from spreading.
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic situation and in adherence to the restrictions and guidelines in effect in the area, the Finnish Defence Forces cancels the National Finnish Independence Day Parade and its side events planned to be arranged in Lahti on 6 December.
By canceling the parade, the Finnish Defence Forces wants to ensure safeguarding the health security of persons liable for military service, of salaried service personnel, of the general public, and of all stakeholders, and to prevent the virus from spreading.
National Parade on the Finnish Independence Day will affect traffic arrangement control in Lahti
The national parade on the Finnish Independence Day will contribute to changes affecting traffic arrangement control and parking in Lahti from 5 to 6 December 2021. In particular, this concerns the site for the review of troops in the area of Kisapuisto, and the site for the equipment display at the market square and on Aleksanterinkatu, as well as the pass-in-review site on Vapaudenkatu. The parade troops and equipment will return to their home garrisons during the afternoon and evening of 6 December.
National Parade on the Finnish Independence Day in Lahti
The Finnish Defence Forces will celebrate the Finnish Independence Day by a national parade, part of heritage, in Lahti. The review of troops will take place at Kisapuisto Stadium and the pass-in-review on Vapaudenkatu. The Finnish Defence Forces’ equipment will be on display for familiarisation at Lahti market square. The arrangements of the event will consider the regional restrictions concerning public events to ensure sustained health security.