A boy waits for Ukrainian military members to get ready a rehearsal for the Independence Day military parade in central Kyiv, Ukraine August 18, 2021.A child sits and enjoys the rehearsal for the Independence Day military parade in Kyiv on Aug. 18, 2021. Anyone is free to visit the city center to witness the event that hasn’t been held since 2019.
Ukraine’s 30th anniversary is a landmark and the country has prepared grand celebrations.
The festivities such as an arms parade, festivals, concerts and exhibitions will take place on the big day of Aug. 24, as well as days before and after the holiday. The Kyiv Post has gathered a list of celebrations planned in Kyiv: