| Kyiv Day (День Києва) | |
|---|---|
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| Official name | Day of Kyiv |
| Observed by | Kyivan residents |
| Begins | Last weekend of May |
| Frequency | annual |
Kyiv Day, or officially the Day of Kyiv (Ukrainian: День Києва), is a holiday in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv that is usually celebrated in the last Sunday of May.[1]
The Kyiv Day was established in May 1982 similarly to other holidays celebrated in many cities and towns across Ukraine.[1] Celebrations typically last for two days and take place during the last weekend of May; actors and musicians perform out in the streets on this day.[1][2] City residents and suburban tourists travel to the city to see performances and a firework show that takes place in the evening (around 22:00 Eastern European Time).[1][3] The first celebration of Kyiv Day took place in May 1982, which marked the celebration of the 1500th anniversary of Kyiv.