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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!
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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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The city’s highest awards were presented on the 760th anniversary of Jelgava
This is a time of patriotism, pride, and unity. This year, Jelgava celebrates its 760th anniversary, and every one of these years has been shaped by the hearts, minds, and work of its people. Strong individuals drive the growth of our city, and they are Jelgava’s greatest treasure. On Thursday, 13 individuals who have significantly contributed to the development and recognition of Jelgava were honored with the city’s highest awards – the "Medal of Honor" and the "Certificate of Honor". These awards are a way for the city to say thank you for their invaluable contributions.
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Delegations from Jelgava’s twin cities also took part in the city’s celebrations
As part of its tradition, Jelgava invites its twin cities to take part in the annual City Festival. For the 760th anniversary celebration, six international delegations responded to the invitation – guests from France, the United States, Sweden, Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine. The foreign delegations are visiting Jelgava from May 29 to June 1, taking part in the city’s festive events and joining municipal representatives to discuss current topics and opportunities for continued cooperation.
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Swimming Season Begins; Lielupe Right Bank Beach Awarded National Beach Quality Certificate
Today, May 15, marks the start of the official swimming season in Latvia. This year is special as the Lielupe Right Bank Beach has been awarded the National Beach Quality Certificate for the first time. This recognition confirms the high standards of water quality, environmental management, maintenance, and safety at the beach. The certificate will be officially presented to Jelgava Municipality on May 16 in Saulkrasti. As in previous years, from May 15, Jelgava Municipal Police officers will be on duty daily at both city beaches – Lielupe Right Bank and Pasta Island – from 10:00 to 22:00, ensuring the safety of visitors. They patrol both the water and shoreline and are trained to provide first aid if necessary. Before the season, both public swimming areas were cleaned and fully equipped to welcome swimmers and sunbathers.
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Sand sculptures are slowly taking shape. Tuesday
Sun, wind, sand and an overall active atmosphere. All this can be observed on Pasta (Post) island, where sand sculptures on the theme "Mythical Characters" are being created. The artists have been working hard for the second day so that everyone can appreciate their work on Saturday, May 17. More about the Sand Sculpture Festival - Jelgava.lv.
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A large-format time whirlpool has been placed in Duke Jēkabs Square
To mark Jelgava’s 760th anniversary, a large-scale musical environmental installation titled “Time whirlpool” has been placed in Duke Jēkabs Square, symbolizing a city that has gone through the winds of endurance and has been able to be reborn again and again. Its colorful design resonates with festival identity and shows how different we – the people of Jelgava – are, how diverse our traditions are.
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Sculptors have begun work on creating sand sculptures on Post island; mythical characters are being created
This week, 17 professional sculptors from 11 countries – Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Poland, Indonesia, Finland, India, the Czech Republic, Canada and Bulgaria – have begun creating sand sculptures on Post Island as part of the summer festival “Sand Signs 2025”. The sculptors will create the sculptures until May 15, while on May 16 they will be evaluated by a jury and the artists will be awarded, while festival visitors are also invited to view them on May 17.
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The largest water tourism and sports base in the Baltics opened in Jelgava
On May 2, Jelgava officially opened the largest and most modern water tourism and sports base in the Baltics, located at Pilssalas Street 5, marking the launch of its first rowing season and introducing a new tradition – ringing the Bell of Success.
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Easter decorations now brighten up the city
Easter decorations have been put up in the city this week. This spring, the city's Easter decorations have been supplemented with new decorations – colorful decorative butterflies that “fly” in Hercoga Jēkaba ​​Square and Vecpilsētas Street.
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Jelgava’s cats – Norwegian forest cat, British Shorthair, and Bengal cat
The Gold Cat title went to a Norwegian Forest Cat, Silver was awarded to a British Shorthair, and Bronze went to a Bengal Cat. All three winners live in Latvia.
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Three foals have already joined the wild horse herd
Activity is stirring in the Lielupe floodplain meadows, where wild horses live —three new foals have already joined the group, born in January, February, and March. Visitors to Pilssala are urged be responsible and observe the horses from a distance.
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