The celebrations began at 11:11 a.m., when the Independence Run started through the streets of the city. Both amateur and professional runners took part in it. According to the Municipal Sports and Recreation Center in Ełk, this year's attendance was record-breaking. 940 people took part in the run.

Then, at 12:00 p.m., a solemn Holy Mass for the intention of the Homeland was held in the Cathedral of St. Adalbert.

At 1:30 p.m., at the monument "To the Fallen for Free and Independent Poland" in the Solidarity Park, ceremonies commemorating the heroes fighting for the freedom of the Homeland took place. The celebrations were attended by the Military Honorary Company of the 16. Sapper Regiment from Orzysz.

Check out the photo galleries from the events:

Photo gallery Independence Run 2024

Photo gallery Official celebrations of the National Independence Day