Location: Announced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to, the Victory Monument in Riga
Event: A concert expected to take place on May 8 beginning at 18:00 at the Victory Monument, and commemorative events expected to take place on May 9 beginning at 10:00 at the Victory Monument. A march is expected to take place on May 9 at 16:00 from the Maritime Park Hotel to the Victory Monument. The events will commemorate Victory Day. Another march is expected to take place on May 9 from 18:00 in Old Town, from Riflemen’s Square to the Freedom Monument.
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- Exercise caution if in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
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