November 11 in the capital. What's worth knowing

On Monday, many events related to the National Independence Day will take place in Warsaw. The Independence Festival will last from morning to evening on Krakowskie Przedmieście. The official celebrations will take place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thousands of people will take part in the 34th Independence Run. Nationalists will march from Dmowski Roundabout to the National Stadium, and motorcyclists will go from Wilanów to Piłsudskiego Square.

This means changes in public transport routes. What? Here's the list.

The 106th anniversary of regaining independence can be started symbolically – by pinning on the cotillion.

Where can you find them?

Later you can go for a ride in an unusual train. A tram will be on the tracks promoting the name day of Święta Marcin Street in Poznań. The ride is going to be sweet. In wagons decorated with paper croissants you will be able to taste this famous sweet pastry.

What route will the tram take? Here you will find details.

On November 11, on the occasion of the National Independence Day, the W line will also be launched. Historic trams will run along a new route – from Miasteczko Wilanów to Sielce. The oldest of the vehicles taking part in the action is 99 years old.

You can get to one of the events planned in the capital by tram. Examples? On Krakowskie Przedmieście there are three stages – music, dance and children's – and colorful parades. A unique folk concert at the Warsaw Citadel and the opportunity to visit two museums there for free. Cavalry shows in the Royal Łazienki Park. Warsaw institutions have prepared a number of attractions to celebrate the 106th anniversary of Poland regaining independence.

Here is an overview of the most important ones.

The event program also includes something for athletes. At On November 11, the starter will give the signal to start the 34th Independence Run. On the route in the heart of Warsaw we will see several thousand competitors dressed in white and red.

You can read about the details of the event here.

On Monday at A march will take place on 14-20 through the streets of the capital. It will start with a gathering at the Dmowskiego roundabout. Then, the participants will walk along Aleje Jerozolimskie, across the Poniatowski Bridge and then along Wał Miedzeszyński, Wybrzeże Szczecińskie and Siwca streets to the grounds of the PGE National Stadium.

Here you will find details.

Rafał Trzaskowski, the mayor of the capital, assured that officials and police officers will pay special attention to safety. – We will be watching everything that is happening in Warsaw. The police care about safety. We will be very careful to ensure that this day takes place in a solemn, solemn atmosphere, so that no one disturbs order, no one breaks Polish law – said Trzaskowski.

He added that all places along the march route were secured.

We wrote about the conference on this matter here.

As emphasized by the press spokesman of the Warsaw Police Commander, Junior Insp. Robert Szumiata, the police will do everything to ensure that the march is peaceful and that people participating in it can feel safe.

Szumiata noted that the march route is being checked to ensure safety – this means securing construction elements, paving stones and pavement slabs. – We will remove them whenever possible so that they do not become a tool for committing a crime – he added.

Moreover, on Friday the Masovian Voivode signed a regulation “prohibiting the wearing, movement and use of pyrotechnic articles in Warsaw on November 11.” As we read, the ban is related to ensuring the safety of participants of the Independence Day celebrations, which will be accompanied by many sports, cultural and state events.

You can read the details in this article.