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Město Plzeň
January 10, 2022
The deadline for the application of of the General George S. Patton’s honorary scholarship is February 28, 2022. (deadline can be extended by agreement with sponsors) General George S. Patton’s honorary scholarship is awarded to one of the Pilsen high school graduates who has decided to serve in the military, security…
December 28, 2021
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing you in May 5–8. Liberation Festival Pilsen team. Přejeme příjemné prožití vánočních svátků, šťastný nový rok a 5. – 8. května se těšíme na viděnou. Tým Slavností svobody.
November 30, 2021
Today celebrates his 97th birthday hero who liberated the City of Pilsen and western Bohemia, member of the famous 2nd Infantry Division, Glynn G. Raby. SIR, we wish you a Happy Birthday !!! Link to interview with Glynn G. Raby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMIVZuRAoCE
November 15, 2021
On November 14th, liberator of the City of Pilsen, our friend, great and humble gentleman, Mr. Louis Gihoul, a member of the Belgian 17th Fusilier Battalion, celebrated his 98th birthday. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to wish all the best! Photos: Libor Schröpfer and Liberation Festival Pilsen
November 12, 2021
The village of Dýšina, the Patton Memorial Pilsen and the Liberation Festival Pilsen commemorated the 136th anniversary of the birth of General George Patton in front of the Dysina General Patton´s basic school and kindergarten. Photo: Ivan Rollinger, Patton Memorial Pilsen, Pilsen – Tourism
November 11, 2021
This day is dedicated to the memory of all war veterans, including modern ones. It is celebrated worldwide as Veterans Day or Remembrance Day. Since November 2001, this important day has also been commemorated in the Czech Republic. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour…