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Ukrainian Independence Festival

Ukrainian Independence Festival
St Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
Ukrainian Village - Parma Ohio
August 24, 2024

The annual Ukrainian Independence Day event was held at St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.

St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral

St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral sign

After the Ukrainian Independence Day Parade through Ukrainian Village in Parma, there was a ceremony.

Ukrainian Village sign


Roman Fedkiw served as MC.

Roman Fedkiw

Roman Fedkiw

The event began with an invocation.

Invocation at Ukrainian event

This was followed by the Presenting of the Colors and the singing of the national anthems of the United States and Ukraine.

Color Guard


Ukrainian Independence Day - US anthem


Ukrainian Independence Day - US anthem


Boy saluting


Flags of US and Ukraine


Ukrainian Independence Day - anthem of Ukraine


Girl with Ukraine flag


Dr. George Jaskiw, president of the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio, took over as MC and introduced several dignitaries for their remarks.

Dr. George Jaskiw

Dr. George Jaskiw


Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter

Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter


US Senator Sherrod Brown

US Senator Sherrod Brown


US Congressman Max Miller

US Congressman Max Miller


2024 Parade Grand Marshal Ohio Representative Sean Brennan

2024 Parade Grand Marshal Ohio Representative Sean Brennan


Roman Fedkiw, Sean Brennan and George Jaskiw

Roman Fedkiw, Sean Brennan and George Jaskiw

The Dr. George Jaskiw gave his remarks.

Dr. George Jaskiw

Dr. George Jaskiw


Roman Fedkiw gave some final remarks and the festivities continued on the grounds of St. Josaphat Church.

Watch a video of the Invocation, Flag Raising, National Anthems and speeches.



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