After long years of absence of freedom Pilsen celebrated its 45th Anniversary of the liberation by the US Army in 1990 with the participation of the president Václav Havel and the US Ambassador in Prague Shirley Temple Black. Together with the living history clubs, the City of Pilsen preserves the tradition of celebrating the liberation, that is why the first days in May belong to the Liberation Festival. For this event, visitors from all around the world come to celebrate - with the citizens, American veterans, their family relative at present respectively – the freedom. Traditional parts of the celebrations are commemorative acts at the memorials of the American units participating in the liberation of the city, the unique display of vintage military vehicles Convoy of Liberty and the presentation of the living history clubs offering impressive interpretation of history with the period equipment and gear held on a year basis. The military history program is enhanced by culture show intended for the broad public with the participation of Czech and foreign performers.The Liberation Festival is unforgettable experience with its unique atmosphere remembering the contribution of the US Army to the liberation of Europe.

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Liberation Festival Pilsen - the liberation by the US Army

Saturday 18 January from 6pm to 9.30pmMarche Gamelles du Bivouac de la Liberté followed by an evening in a US atmosphereSunday 19th January - 12.00 noonLiberation meal followed by a US tea danceBivouac de la Liberté: €30/person - €18 for under-12sLiberation meal: 30€/person - 18€ for under-12sCombined (Bivouac + Meal): 50€/person - 29€ for under 12s

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