Finnish Navy’s anniversary in Turku

Finnish Navy celebrates its anniversary this year in Turku. Welcome!

July 9th is annually observed as Navy Day, in memory of the Battle of Svensksund (Ruotsinsalmi), a naval engagement fought in the Gulf of Finland in 1790.

 

Programme

08.00    Ceremonial flag raising at Forum Marinum and on vessels (MHC Vahterpää and multipurpose vessel Louhi) by the Aura River 
08.00    Wreath-laying ceremony at the Finnish Navy Memorial Cross in Naantali

11.00    Parade inspection by the Aura River in front of Suomen Joutsen

12.30-18.00 Static display at Varvintori
13.00    Concert by the Navy Band in front of Forum Marinum
 

Target groups: citizens