October 1, 2024

Happy heavenly 100th Birthday to George Thompson, friend, hero and liberator, member of the 16th Armored Division

Today we commemorate the 100th birthday of a friend, liberator, veteran of the 16th Armored Division, George Thompson. George was one of the main faces of the Pilsen Freedom Celebration, always smiling, friendly, modest, interested in military vehicles and geart. He considered the Czech Republic, Pilsen and Nýřany to be his…

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September 28, 2024

Happy heavenly 100th Birthday to John Del Santo, hero, veteran and humble man, who participated in the liberation of southwestern Bohemia with the 97th Infantry Division

Happy heavenly 100th Birthday to John Del Santo, hero, veteran and humble man, who participated in the liberation of southwestern Bohemia with the 97th Infantry Division. John Del Santo, one of the most distinguished guests of the Pilsen Freedom Festival, always smiling and modest. He died on November 20, 2011,…

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September 17, 2024

The city of Pilsen has launched  Klatovská třída 19 bulding reconstruction. In two years, it will be transformed into a unique museum for tourists from all over the world.

The city of Pilsen has launched  Klatovská třída 19 bulding reconstruction. In two years, it will be transformed into a unique museum for tourists from all over the world. Part of the exhibition will be a rennovated Sherman tank that was acquired by the grandson of General George S. Patton, George Patton…

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September 2, 2024

Happy Heavenly 102th Birthday to Earl Ingram, the liberator of the City of Pilsen and Southwestern Bohemia

Happy Heavenly 102th Birthday to Earl Ingram, the liberator of the City of Pilsen and Southwestern Bohemia. Earl served with the 2nd Infantry Division being one of the souls and faces of the Liberation Festival Pilsen he attended since 1995. Earl passed away on September 27, 2021. Lest we forget!

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August 29, 2024

Happy heavenly 100th Birthday to Émile Godard, Belgian veteran, liberator and member of the 17th Rifle battalion

Émile Godard, Belgian veteran, hero, liberator, member of the 17th Rifle Battalion, was born 100 years ago. He also attended the Liberation Festival Pilsen. He passed away 11 years ago! Lest we forget!

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August 28, 2024

The City of Pilsen invites visitors to the Wallenstein garden in Prague for the Liberation Festival Pilsen 2025

Liberation Festival Pilsen in the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic September 7, 2024, Wallenstein garden in Prague, 10 AM – 6 PM, free entry On a year basis, the city of Pilsen uses the kindness of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and the unique…

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