April 25, 2024

Pilsen daily – the son of US WWII veteran launches the Liberation Festival Pilsen singing with Big Band

Since January of this year, the well-known Pilsen musician Ivan Audes has been at the head of the Jazz without Borders association. He has been performing on music stages for 25 years with his group Ivan Audes Trio, and for many years he has also collaborated with a well known musicians…

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April 22, 2024

The online Convoy of Liberty registration has been closed

The online Convoy of Liberty registration has been closed due to its capacity. Thank you for undestanding.

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April 21, 2024

Happy heavenly 100th birthday to Valére Gustin

Happy heavenly 100th birthday to the veteran of the 17e bataillon de fusiliers belges and liberator of the Western Bohemina, Valére Gustin. Valére past away in November 2022. Lest we forget!

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April 17, 2024

The Pilsen City hall newsletter: My dad saved people in Pilsen and Planá

Kathleen Lemmons Hoffman remembers her father, who liberated the western Bohemia. The Liberation Festival Pilsen remains the celebration of the liberation of Pilsen by allied troops, celebration of freedom and hope. Memories of those, who liberated Pilsen in May 1945, will be brought by their descendents. Kathleen Lemmons Hoffman, the…

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March 26, 2024

We have just published the program of the Liberation Festival Pilsen 2024

At the beginning of May, Pilsen will experience an exceptional atmosphere. From May 3 to 6, historic military vehicles, authentic military camps, hospitals, field posts or kitchens will occupy the city center to commemorate the end of World War II and the liberation of the city by the American army.…

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March 5, 2024

A year ago, Richard Pieper, liberator, veteran and member of the 97th Infantry Division, passed away at the age of 99.

 A year ago, Richard Pieper, liberator, veteran and member of the 97th Infantry Division, passed away at the age of 99. Richard enlisted in the US Army in 1943 at the age of 19. He was in his first year of college. As he previously informed, he was originally trained…

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