CONCERT: D.C. Celebrates Ukraine's Independence Day!

On Sunday, August 24, for the fourth year in a row, US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) is bringing together supporters of Ukraine, the Ukrainian diaspora, and local Ukrainian-American groups and organizations to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day in Washington D.C. This three-part event tradition was launched in 2022 by Nadiya Shaporynska, President of US Ukrainian Activists (USUA).

💛💙 Please join us at the CONCERT from 7:30–8:30 p.m. at the Taras Shevchenko Memorial to celebrate Ukraine’s Culture and Heritage and honor Ukraine's struggle for Freedom and Independence.

The concert will follow:

• the White House RALLY (4:30–6:15 p.m.);
• the MARCH in support of Ukraine (6:30–7:15 p.m.), from the White House to the Taras Shevchenko Memorial.

Wear your VyshyvankaorUkrainian T-shirts, and bring your Ukrainian flags, as well as yellow and blue balloons!

Join Us & Spread the Word:

📍Eventbrite: https://concert-dc-celebrates-ukraine-independence-day-2025.eventbrite.com

📍Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/16xLhr6auD/

Event Founder and Organizer since 2022:

• US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) —https://usukrainianactivists.org
• Nadiya Shaporynska, President of US Ukrainian Activists (USUA)

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DETAILS about three-part Event “D.C. Celebrates Ukraine's Independence Day!”

💛💙Join us for a rally and march, followed by a concert featuring Ukrainian music, poetry, and dance, as we come together to honor Ukrainian Independence, Liberty, Heritage, and Culture!

August 24, Ukraine’s Independence Day, will also mark 3.5 years since the start of russia’s full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine, launched by the russian federation on February 24, 2022. During the event, we will honor the countless Ukrainian heroes and victims of russia’s 11-year-long invasion of Ukraine.

This family-friendly event welcomes everyone, Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike.

WHEN and WHERE: August 24, 2025 (Sunday):

💙4:30 p.m.: Assembly in front of the White House (North side).

💛5:00–6:15 p.m.: Official program featuring speakers and a music interlude.

💙6:30–7:15 p.m.: March from the White House to the Taras Shevchenko Memorial.

💛7:30–8:30 p.m.: Concert at Taras Shevchenko Memorial.

Let us know you're coming!

🆓 RSVP / Register on Eventbrite:

https://dc-celebrates-ukraines-independence-day-2025.eventbrite.com

📍 RSVP to the event on Facebook:

Facebook Event:https://www.facebook.com/share/1BKK8L8iwe/

💛💙 Join our volunteers to proudly march with a large Ukrainian flag (10m x 14m–33 ft x 46 ft)!

🔴Please ensure you bring sufficient water, as the weather may be hot.

📣We greatly appreciate any engagement with USUA’s social media pages and posts about this event before, during, and after it. Reposting the Facebook and Eventbrite pages, marking your attendance, and spreading the word about the event would be greatly appreciated! You can also share the event graphics found on the Facebook and Instagram pages of US Ukrainian Activists (USUA).

📲When posting on your own social media accounts, please make sure to tag US Ukrainian Activists as the event’s founder and organizer:

#USUA #USUkrainianActivists

💛💙Thank you for your support!

Three-part Event Founder and Organizer since 2022:

• US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) —https://usukrainianactivists.org
• Nadiya Shaporynska, President of US Ukrainian Activists (USUA)

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

Last-minute changes may occur due to weather conditions. Please check back here before the event for updates on date, time, and location.

Safety is our top priority. In case of lightning risk, the event will be rescheduled for the following day (Sunday, August 24), or the next weekend. All changes will be announced in this Facebook Event and on the USUA Facebook Page.

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#Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraineEveryDay

#DCRally #DCMarch #DCEvent

#UkraineCulturalDiplomacy #UkraineDiplomacy #UkraineAdvocacy

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Taras Shevchenko, 1512 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, United States