Navy Day - August 15th

St. Mary , celebrated by Christians on the 15th of August, is for Tulcea as Navy Day, the Feast of the city.

The City Hall , the Prefecture , and the Marina organized a series of events to mark this important moment for all inhabitants of the city ( and county) .

• On the first day , at Heroes Cemetery in Tulcea , will be an official ceremony dedicated to the heroes , on the following schedule :

- welcoming and greeting officials battle flag,

- national anthem , - religious ceremony performed

by a group of priests - prayer and worship for the nation's heroes and Romanian people ,

- speeches of local officials , - wreaths of flowers on graves,- parade of the honor guard .

• The next day, military events will take place during the following schedule :

- Flag raising ceremony, - Review of vessels and crews card

by Garrison Commander Tulcea - Statements by local officials , - Religious ceremony and launch in

water the flower anchor in memory of deceased seamen,

- Arrival and speech of god Neptune ,

- Competition for rowing boats, - Parade of ships belong to the

Navy , the Inspectorate for Emergency Situations , the Border Police,

- Celebrations end with god’s Neptune withdrawal.

• On the last day of the event, children are invited to Civic Square , where they could see a play perform by a local theater

• Tulcea Municipality invites you at the Artisan Fair

• In the evening you are invited to concerts perform by famous artists.

• The events end on midnight with lots of fireworks

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