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Celebrate Poland's Flag Day 2026: 'Pod biało-czerwoną' Event at Warsaw's Polish Army Museum

Experience military demonstrations, historical equipment, and family-friendly activities at the Cytadela on May 2, 2026.

Join the 'Pod biało-czerwoną' Flag Day celebrations at the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw on May 2, 2026. This outdoor event at the Cytadela features a diverse program for all ages, including military equipment displays and musical performances. Explore Poland's rich military heritage and enjoy engaging educational workshops and a creative zone for children.

About „Pod biało-czerwoną” – obchody Dnia Flagi w Muzeum Wojska Polskiego at Polish Army Museum in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

An outdoor event celebrating Poland's Flag Day on May 2, 2026, at the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw's Cytadela. The event features musical performances, military demonstrations, displays of historical and modern military equipment, and family activities.

Curatorial context

On May 2, 2026, the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw will host a special outdoor event titled "'Pod biało-czerwoną' – obchody Dnia Flagi" (Under the White and Red – Flag Day Celebrations) on the grounds of the Warsaw Citadel. The festivities begin at 12:00 PM with a collective singing of the national anthem accompanied by the Military Orchestra from Dęblin. The program also includes close combat demonstrations by soldiers from the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade and a ceremonial drill presentation by the Military Orchestra. Visitors can expect to see military equipment displays from the 18th Mechanized Division, including the Rosomak armored personnel carrier, MRAP Cougar 4x4 vehicle, and the M120 Rak self-propelled mortar. The Willys Jeep Club will present vintage military vehicles used by Polish Armed Forces in the West during World War II. Promotional stands from military units and defense institutions, such as the Central Military Recruitment Center, Military University of Technology, and the Józef Piłsudski Central Military Library, will also be present. The event is designed to be family-friendly, offering a bird of prey falconry show, educational-historical workshops, a creative zone for children, and a COBI block play area. The event is open to all and runs from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, providing an opportunity to engage with the history and contemporary aspects of the Polish Army.

Admission and ticket notes

The event is open to all and is free of charge. Visitors are encouraged to participate in the collective singing of the national anthem and explore the various displays and activities.

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