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National Handball Team Match to Take Place in Jelgava

05.01.2026, 13:34

A baby boy is the first born at Jelgava Hospital in 2026

04.01.2026, 09:49

Let’s welcome the New Year at Duke Jacob’s Square!

29.12.2025, 16:58

Welcoming the Winter Solstice in the Old Town

18.12.2025, 08:43

This February, Jelgava invites you to feel the magic of winter and experience the “Power of Illusion”

02.12.2025, 10:57

Let’s light the city’s big Christmas tree on the first advent!

24.11.2025, 18:31

Highest Jelgava Awards Presented

21.11.2025, 10:41

The Pasta (Post) Island ice rink opens its season on November 17th.

20.11.2025, 14:19

In the Palace Park, we will create our shared “Path for Latvia”!

10.11.2025, 09:20

In Jelgava, fallen soldiers from all world wars are commemorated

08.11.2025, 14:18

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Children and youth from Jelgava’s twin city Ivano-Frankivsk enjoying summer camp in Jelgava

The children and youth camp “Jelgava – Mītava 2025” continues for the second week in Jelgava, bringing together 60 children and young people, along with six accompanying teachers from Jelgava’s twin city Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. The camp, organized by the Jelgava City Municipality in cooperation with local businesses, is being held for the second year in a row. This summer, eight of the participants have returned to Jelgava for a second time, happy to reunite with friends and teachers they met last year.

More than 17,000 participants took part in the festive parade

Celebrating Jelgava’s 760th anniversary, residents gathered on Friday evening for the festive city parade and, true to the parade’s motto “Color Jelgava!”, filled Lielā Street with vibrant color and energy. More than 17,000 participants took part in the city’s main birthday event, with the parade stretching over 8,000 meters. A new record has been set for Jelgava’s city festival parade!

Jelgava’s 760th Anniversary Celebrated!

The city celebrated its 760th birthday with the motto “Color Jelgava!” The celebration also honored golden and diamond wedding couples, recognized students for achievements in academic competitions and Olympiads, and presented the city’s highest awards. The highlight was a record-breaking city parade, where we demonstrated our unity, colorfulness and belonging to the city. This year, the parade drew over 17,000 participants, stretching more than 8,000 meters through the city.

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