Łódź to host 15th Independence Day Picnic on November 11

The city of Łódź will host its 15th annual Independence Day Picnic at the Manufaktura complex on November 11. The event, scheduled from 11:00 to 18:00, features a variety of historical and military demonstrations.

Key attractions include a military village showcasing T-55 tanks, halftracks, and military jeeps. Representatives from the US Army 1st Infantry Division, known as the Big Red One, will be present, alongside the US Army Band. Polish military units, including the 32nd Tactical Aviation Base in Łask and the 9th Łódź Territorial Defence Brigade, will also demonstrate their equipment.

The program includes a collective singing of the Polish national anthem, a Polonaise dance, and a historical reenactment featuring an actor portraying Marshal Józef Piłsudski. Other activities include police forensic workshops, a reconstruction of a pre-war classroom, and musical performances by groups such as Częstochowa Pipes & Drums.