Lāčplēsis Day in Lielvārde

Where to go with friends and family to solemnly celebrate Lāčplēsis Day? Various events will also take place in Lielvārde.

What's planned:

 Feature Film "The Land That Sings" at 5:00 PM Lielvārde Cultural Center 

It is the beginning of 1873. The Latvian Society of Riga decides to organize the first Latvian song festival within half a year, which would unite the Latvian people and strengthen the sense of togetherness. A film about the Latvian ability to unite, about the birth of the Latvian nation. 

Director:  Māris Martinsons 

Length of the screening: 150 min

Admission to the event is free

Torchlight Procession in Lielvārde  at 7:30 PM

Strong and united were the freedom fighters when on November 11, 1919, Latvia experienced one of the most significant victories in the War of Independence – the Latvian Armed Forces drove Bermont's troops out of Riga.

On November 11, we invite everyone to participate in the hero remembrance event with a candle or torch flame, to proudly commemorate and honor the historical events when the Latvian army was able to win its country.

From 7:00 PM  we invite you to gather at the Lielvārde Cultural Center

7:30 PM Speech and start of the procession

Procession Route: Lielvārde Cultural Center - Slimnīcas Street - Raiņa Street - Edgara Kauliņa Alley - Andrejs Pumpurs Lielvārde Museum.

Memorial moment at the Andrejs Pumpurs Lielvārde Museum.