UNWLA Branch 107

08/24/2026

🇺🇦 Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! 🇺🇦

Thirty-five years ago, Ukraine reclaimed its freedom. Today, that freedom is defended with extraordinary courage – and celebrated by all Ukrainians and supporters of Ukraine across the world.

Independence is more than a date on the calendar. It's a daily choice: of resilience, of unity, of faith in a free future. This August 24, we honor the past, stand with the present, and work for the future of Ukraine and its children.

From all of us at UNWLA – Слава Україні! 💙💛

📍 Find an Independence Day event near you: https://uaindependence.unwla.org/

08/23/2026

Thank you to City of San José Mayor Matt Mahan and the councilmembers of the City of San Jose City Hall.
Thank you Poplavska & Irene Tern for picking up the proclamation!
Thank you Olena Petrova

08/22/2026

Слава Україні!

Annual Mission Peak hike

08/19/2026

We are grateful to City of Santa Clara for issuing a proclamation!
Photo credit to Iryna Novosyolova

08/18/2026

Check the list of events in California!
Proclamation of Ukrainian Independence Day in the City of Santa Clara - August 18th
Mission Peak Hike - Independence Day of Ukraine - August 22nd
Proclamation of Ukrainian Independence Day in Fremont, CA - September 1st

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On August 24, Ukraine will celebrate its 35th Independence Day. Communities across the United States will come together in the days surrounding this important date to celebrate Ukraine’s freedom, heritage, and culture and to stand with Ukraine.

Join an event in your community and 🇺🇦

🔶 WASHINGTON, DC

📅 August 22 – Vyshyvanka Run
8:00–9:00 AM – Check-in
9:00 AM – Run begins
📍 Fishmarket Square, 3255 Grace St NW
Register: https://tinyurl.com/jkcsaej7

📅 August 22 – Rally, Giant Ukrainian Flag, March & Concert
5:00 PM – Assembly at the Lincoln Memorial
5:30–6:15 PM – Official program
6:15–7:00 PM – Giant Ukrainian flag unfolding and march
7:00–8:15 PM – Ukrainian music and dance concert
Eventbrite: https://dc-celebrates-ukraines-independence-day-2026.eventbrite.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CP1Dj2BDu/

📅 August 23 – Ukraine’s Independence Day with Ukrainian food, live music and dancing
12:00–02:00 PM
📍 St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
15100 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
https://tinyurl.com/bddbf896

📅 August 24 – Slobozhanka Folk Art Workshop
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
📍Ukraine House, 2134 Kalorama Rd NW
https://tinyurl.com/4f9fb697

📅 August 28 – Independence Day Ukrainian Social
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
📍 Ukraine House, 2134 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington DC
https://tinyurl.com/mryhh5vd

🔶 CALIFORNIA

📅 August 18 – Proclamation of Ukrainian Independence Day
📍 Santa Clara City Hall
https://www.facebook.com/events/1811392759830615/

📅 August 22 – Mission Peak Hike: Independence Day of Ukraine
7:30 AM – Fremont
https://www.facebook.com/events/1075387764811815/

📅 August 23 – Ukraine’s Freedom Run
8:00 AM – Santa Monica
https://www.facebook.com/events/1018185371133938/

📅 August 23 – Ukrainian Independence Day
11:00 AM – Orange County
https://www.facebook.com/events/1374363207954128/

📅 August 23 – Ukrainian Independence Day Concert
12:00 PM – Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
https://www.facebook.com/events/1218373213748804/

📅 August 23 – 35th Ukrainian Independence Day
12:00 PM – Ukrainian Culture Center, Los Angeles
https://www.facebook.com/events/1481950583469000/

📅 August 23 – Believe in Ukraine Blood Drive
9:00 AM – San Diego, House of Ukraine
https://www.facebook.com/events/2402704773874681/

📅 August 23 – Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day Celebration: Vatra at the Beach
4:00 PM – De Anza Cove, San Diego

📅 August 23 – Celebrating 35 Years of Ukraine’s Independence
3:00 PM – Scottsdale, Arizona
https://www.cactusandtryzub.com/events/celebrating-ukraines-independence

📅 August 23 – Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration
12:00 PM – Rohnert Park, Sonoma County

📅 August 24 – Ukraine’s Independence Day Celebration 2026
5:00 PM – Sacramento
https://www.uahouse.org/events/ukraines-independence-day-celebration-2026

🔶 COLORADO

📅 August 22 – Colorado Ukrainian Festival
1:00–9:00 PM
📍 Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood
Headliner: alyona alyona

🔶 ILLINOIS

📅 August 21 – Ukrainian Flag Raising
📍 Daley Plaza, Chicago

📅 August 22 – Ukraine and the World: Global Insights Forum
https://tinyurl.com/yp8xvncw

📅 August 23 – Ukrainian Independence Day Unity March
12:00 PM
📍 Ukrainian Village, 1556 W. Chicago Avenue

🔶 NEVADA

📅 August 23 – Independence Day Picnic
11:00 AM – Las Vegas
📍 Foxtail Picnic Area at Lee Canyon
https://www.facebook.com/events/1004719212336410/

🔶 NEW JERSEY

August 23 – Ukrainian Independence Day Festival
02:00 PM
📍Ukrainian National Home of Trenton (477 Jeremiah Ave, Trenton)

📅 August 25 – Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration
12:30 PM
📍 Bergen County Board of Commissioners, New Jersey

🔶 NEW MEXICO

📅 August 22 – 35th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day Celebration
2:00–5:00 PM
📍 ABQ Museum, Albuquerque

🔶 NEW YORK

📅 August 21, Ukrainian flag-raising ceremonies will be held in honor of Ukraine’s Independence Day and its 35th anniversary:
📍 Mineola — 11:00 AM
📍 Town of Hempstead — 12:00 PM

📅 August 23 – Dumka Choir Concert
3:30 PM
📍 Ukrainian National Home, New York City

📅 August 23 – 35th Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence
12:00 PM
Ukrainian Community of Rockland County

📅 August 27 – Memorial Evening & Celebration
5:30 PM
📍 Ukrainian Museum, New York City

📅 August 30 – Performance by the Women's Choir of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, NY
12:00 PM
📍160 North 5 Street, Brooklyn
https://tinyurl.com/mt65dxdp

🔶 OKLAHOMA

📅 August 22 – Ukraine’s Independence Day
04:00–06:00 PM
📍 1515 Lincoln Gallery, 1515 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City

🔶 OREGON

📅 August 22 – Ukrainian Day Festival 2026
📍 Westmoreland Park, Portland
https://www.facebook.com/events/1392158686004916

🔶 PENNSYLVANIA
📅 August 21 – Ukraine's Independence
12:00 PM
📍 Philadelphia's City Hall

📅 August 23 – Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival
12:00 PM-08:00 PM
📍 Ukrainian American Sport Center "Tryzub" (County Line & Lower State Rds, Horsham, PA)
https://www.facebook.com/share/1936cNMwWW/

🔶 SOUTH CAROLINA
📅 August 23 – Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration
3:00 PM
📍 Tidal Creek Brewhouse, 3421 Knoles St, Myrtle Beach, SC

📅 August 24 – Rally for Ukraine Independence
6:00 PM
📍 Jole Robert Poinsett Statue, 130 S. Main St, Greenville, SC
https://linktr.ee/SC4Ukraine

📅 September 1 – “Soldiers of Song” Film Screening
6:30 PM
📍 The Nickelodeon Theater, 1607 Main St, Columbia, SC
https://linktr.ee/SC4Ukraine

🔶 TEXAS

📅 August 22 – Ukrainian Independence Day Celebration
3:00 PM
📍 Lewisville Grand Theater, Lewisville

📅 August 23 – Ukraine Independence Day: “Born to Be Free”
12:00–7:00 PM
📍 Georgetown Community Center, Georgetown

📅 August 23 – 35th Independence Day of Ukraine, National Flag Day & Kharkiv Day
3:00–6:00 PM
📍 The Revel, 9305 Preston Rd, Frisco

📅 August 23 – “Разом сильніші / Stronger Together”
6:00–8:00 PM
📍 7505 S Forestgate Dr, The Woodlands

🔶 WASHINGTON STATE

📅 August 22 – Vyshyvanka Walk/Run
8:30 AM – Seattle
📍 Seattle Great Wheel, Pier 58
https://www.facebook.com/events/1006209809082274/

📅 August 29 – Ukraine’s Independence Day Celebration
12:00 PM – Seattle
📍 Chihuly Garden and Glass
https://www.facebook.com/events/1204431518138509/

🔶 WISCONSIN

📅 August 24 – Ukrainian Independence Day Ceremony & Flag Raising
8:00 AM
📍 Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee

If there are additional events planned in your area, please share them in the comments.

We are grateful to all the organizers and communities across the country for bringing people together to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day and stand with Ukraine 💙💛

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Honorary Consulate of Ukraine - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

08/13/2026

Thanks to your trust, donations and support, we @ UNWLA - Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc. were able to equip 400 women who safe lives or serve as soldiers on Ukrainian frontlines!