Warsaw’s Independence March draws estimated 90,000-100,000 participants

The annual Independence March in Warsaw concluded around 5 p.m. at the National Stadium grounds, with an estimated 90,000-100,000 participants, according to city officials.

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Following the march, a patriotic concert was held on a stage set up near the stadium, featuring traditional songs.

Marzena Gawkowska, deputy spokesperson for the Warsaw City Hall, noted that the march proceeded peacefully with no major incidents, despite the use of pyrotechnics.

The red-and-white procession began at Dmowski Roundabout at approximately 2:30 p.m., moving across Poniatowski Bridge and eventually arriving at the stadium. Participants displayed Poland’s national colors through flags, scarves, hats, and red-and-white armbands. Many also wore commemorative pins, badges, and rosettes.

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Leading the march was a large banner with this year’s slogan, “The Power of Great Poland Is Us,” accompanied by another banner reading, “Catholic Poland, Not Secular.” Chants of “Glory to the Heroes,” “God, Honor, and Fatherland,” and political slogans filled the air, media reported.

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Source: IAR