D.C. Celebrates Ukraine`s Independence Day!

On Sunday, August 24, for the fourth year in a row, US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) is bringing together supporters of Ukraine, the Ukrainian diaspora, and local Ukrainian-American groups and organizations to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day in Washington D.C. This three-part event tradition was launched in 2022 by Nadiya Shaporynska, President of US Ukrainian Activists (USUA).

💛💙 Join us for a rally and march, followed by a concert featuring Ukrainian music, poetry, and dance, as we come together to honor Ukrainian Independence, Liberty, Heritage, and Culture!

August 24, Ukraine’s Independence Day, will also mark 3.5 years since the start of russia’s full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine, launched by the russian federation on February 24, 2022. During the event, we will honor the countless Ukrainian heroes and victims of Russia’s 11-year-long invasion of Ukraine.

This family-friendly event welcomes everyone, Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike.

WHEN and WHERE: August 24, 2025 (Sunday):

💙 4:30 p.m.: Assembly in front of the White House (North side).

💛 5:00–6:15 p.m.: Official program featuring speakers and a music interlude.

💙 6:30–7:15 p.m.: March from the White House to the Taras Shevchenko Memorial.

💛 7:30–8:30 p.m.: Concert at Taras Shevchenko Memorial.

Let us know you're coming!

🆓 RSVP / Register on Eventbrite:

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📍 RSVP to the three-part Event on Facebook:

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📍 RSVP to the March Event on Facebook:

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📍 RSVP to the Concert Event on Facebook:

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🇺🇦 Join our volunteers to proudly march with a large Ukrainian flag (10m x 14m–33 ft x 46 ft)!

🇺🇦 Wear your vyshyvanka, Ukrainian T-shirts, and bring your Ukrainian flags, as well as yellow and blue balloons!

🔴 Please ensure you bring sufficient water, as the weather may be hot.

📣 We greatly appreciate any en