The Cleveland Lithuanian community gathered to celebrate February 16, 1918 and the declaration of Lithuania's independence. 
  
  Happy Birthday Lithuania - Lietuvos gimtadienis
  
Algis Gudenas served as Master of Ceremonies and spoke (in English and Lithuanian) at the 2012 Lithuanian Independence Day celebration.
  
  Algis Gudenas
   
Rytas Urbaitas led the crowd in the US and Lithuanian National Anthems.  
  
Rev. Joseph A. Bacevice gave an opening invocation in both Lithuanian and English  
  Rev. Joseph A. Bacevice
  
Honorary Consul to Lithuania Ingrida Bublys spoke.
  
  Ingrida Bublys
  
Dr. Vik Stankus spoke next.
  
  Dr. Vik Stankus
 
 
Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek offered his congratulations and support. 
 
  Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek
  
 
  
  Dr. Vik Stankus and Councilman Mike Polensek
 
Entertainment - Singing and Dancing
 Page 2 of Lithuanian Independence Day 2012 
  
Flag Raising & Procession at St Casimir Church Page 3 of Lithuanian Independence Day 2012
  
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