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On May 17, the international sand sculpture festival “Sand Signs 2025” will take place in Jelgava – 15 professional sculptors from 11 countries will transform sand into their interpretations of the theme “Mythical Figures”. As tradition, the sculptures will be showcased in the largest sand sculpture park in the Baltics, located on Pasta (Post) Island. On the festival day, visitors will also enjoy a rich cultural program with concerts, performances, and creative workshops. Discounted tickets are available till May 5 (included).

On April 25, from 10 am to 6 pm, the event “Forest Enters Jelgava” will traditionally take place on the Pasta (Post) Island. Visitors will have the chance to explore Latvia’s forest industry, learn about forest products and how they’re used, discover related professions, and find out about education opportunities in this field. Entry is free.

This week, Jelgava has been decorated for Easter. This year, new colorful decorations have been added – bright butterflies that look like they are “flying” in Duke Jēkabs Square and along Vecpilsētas Street.

On Sunday, at the Zemgale Olympic Centre (ZOC), three cats, chosen by public vote, received the honorary “Jelgava’s Cat 2025” awards during the international cat show “FIFe Baltic Winner 2025”.

This weekend, from April 5 to 6, the Zemgale Olympic Center (ZOC) will host the cat exhibition “FIFe Baltic Winner 2025”, featuring more than 300 cats from various European countries. An international jury will determine the cats competing for the prestigious “Baltic Winner” title. Visitors will also have the chance to vote for their favorite feline. The winner of the “Jelgava Cat 2025” Audience Choice Award will be honored with a special Jelgava City Cup.

At the end of March, from March 24 to 30, a culinary festival called “Tasting in Jelgava” will take place in Jelgava and its surroundings. During this event, residents and visitors of the city will be invited to embark on a culinary adventure, enjoying special offers from restaurants and eateries in Jelgava and Jelgava Municipality.

Online food delivery couriers can still register with the Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) until March 1st. To date, 147 individuals are registered in the FVS register in Jelgava as providers of this service.

On February 24, it will mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To show solidarity with the Ukrainian people, Latvian residents are invited on Monday at 9 AM to take a moment to pause their daily activities and unite in a collective moment of silence, remembering and honoring the victims of the Ukrainian people. Meanwhile, to pray for peace in Ukraine, an ecumenical service will be held on Monday, February 24, at 6 PM at the Holy Anne Pro-Cathedral in Jelgava.