Traditional Independence Day celebration for Espoo’s sixth-graders on 28 of November

The sixth-graders’ Independence Day celebration will be organised at the end of November. The first celebration was held in 2017 when Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence. This year, a new partner, the Helsinki Police Symphonic Band, will be responsible for the music at the celebration.

"It’s important for the police to be present in children’s lives during positive moments – not just in times of crisis. For Espoo’s children, this day will surely become a lasting memory,” says Chief Conductor of Helsinki Police Symphonic Band, Sami Ruusuvuori.   

On the day of the celebration, three events will be organised with a total of around 4,000 pupils along with their teachers attending. The celebration will begin with a toast, after which the pupils will greet the representatives of the City of Espoo. The event will also include speeches, dancing to music performed by the Helsinki Police Symphonic Band and singing the Finnish national anthem. 

Media representatives are welcome to attend the first ceremony at 8:15 a.m. The keynote speech at the first ceremony will be given by Kai Mykkänen, the new mayor of Espoo. We ask media representatives to register in advance.