Freedom Celebrations in Plzeň bigger than ever on 80th anniversary of liberation

Radio Prague International - Topic «History»
02/05/2025 3 min
Freedom Celebrations in Plzeň bigger than ever on 80th anniversary of liberation

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Freedom Celebrations kick off in the West Bohemian city of Plzeň on Friday, marking 80 years since its liberation by US troops. This year the city has planned the biggest celebration in decades – with the traditional Convoy of Liberty, a period war camp, a flyby of historical planes and meetings with the families of the veterans who liberated parts of western and southern Bohemia.     

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