{"id":378518,"date":"2026-08-22T17:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T17:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/378518\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T17:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T17:32:15","slug":"ukraines-35th-independence-day-celebration-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/378518\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine’s 35th independence day celebration in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Orlando will commemorate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine\u2019s independence with a celebration in downtown Orlando on Monday.<\/p>\n

The event will bring together members of Central Florida\u2019s Ukrainian-American community, faith and community leaders and supporters of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Representatives from the Orlando and Orange County mayors\u2019 offices, Orange County Commission and Florida House of Representatives are also expected to attend.<\/p>\n

The program will include official remarks, proclamations, a traditional Ukrainian presentation and a special presentation at the end of the evening.<\/p>\n

The celebration begins at 7 p.m. Monday at City Commons Plaza, located at 400 S. Orange Ave.<\/p>\n

The event is organized by Ukrainian Spirit by Yaryna Levytska.<\/p>\n

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