Main program
Friday, May 4, 2012 | ||
OC Plaza mall | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Military history club program |
| 10.00 – 17.00 | Presentation, Pilsen City Police Department Equipment demonstration – animal control vehicle and possible animal catching demonstration; vehicle for transporting intoxicated persons; presentation of anti-riot police gear; bicycle obstacle course (in cooperation with Besip), contests for children, information about the city police department 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. - Professional self-defense demonstration | |
| 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Cultural program 5:00 p.m. – The Storm 7:00 p.m. – Putykboys – open-air dance | |
| Pobřežní St. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Patton Memorial Pilsen – Museum and side event program. More information here. |
| 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | "Pilsen 1945” project – Camp 1945 – US Army checkpoint – military HQ, police, medics, military machinery, uniforms, gear, arms, etc. For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com. 82nd Airborne Division Camp -operations, uniforms, gear, arms, historical machinery, film screenings, parachute packing and more; medical aid demonstration. | |
| Proluka site Křižíkovy sady (park) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | "Pilsen 1945" Project presenting the period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (a look at military life, authentic arms, gear and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair, period machinery and the civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, re-enactments, music, fashion show, period scenes). 5:00 p.m. 1940s Czechoslovak fashion show For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com or here. |
| U Zvonu | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | “Pilsen 1945” Project – Checkpoint Raiders – arms, gear and uniforms, modern U.S. Army machinery demonstration. For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com or here. |
| City Hall | 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | World War II veterans meet the public, autograph signing |
| Republic Square | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Cultural program (6 p.m. Pilsner Jazz Band, 8 p.m.Taxmani) |
Saturday, May 5, 2012 | ||
| Míru Square | 9:30 a.m. | Commemoration service at the Monument to the Victims of World War II and Fallen Czechoslovak and Allied Aviators |
| Chodské Square | 10:45 a.m. | Flower laying ceremony at the 2nd Infantry Division memorial |
| Husova St. | 11:30 a.m. | Flower laying ceremony at the 16th Armored Division memorial |
| OC Plaza mall area behind the river | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Military history club program Historical military machinery, uniforms, arms, glimpses into life at a historical military camp. US Army 16th Armored Division and 17th Airborne Division camps, Military Police Camp, REGI Base II (contemporary military camp), Wehrmacht camp, “Forgotten Soldiers” project and airsoft shooting range More information available at www.acwsaloon.cz or here. Map of the area behind the OC Plaza mall |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Czech Police Presentation – vehicle fleet, uniforms, gear, arms and technology used by the rapid response unit 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. K-9 demonstration 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Rapid response demonstration | |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Presentation, Pilsen City Police Department Equipment demonstration – animal control vehicle and possible animal catching demonstration; vehicle for transporting intoxicated persons; presentation of anti-riot police gear; bicycle obstacle course (in cooperation with Besip), contests for children, information about the city police department | |
| noon - 17 p.m. | Pilsen Scouts presentation – Fun activities: trampoline, high-wire – walk a tightrope stretched between two trees, handicraft workshop, face painting, competitions to test skills and knowledge | |
| 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Cultural program: 11:10 a.m. – Lignit 1:30 p.m. – Na starý kolena band 3:45 p.m. Míša Leicht 5:45 p.m. – Flashback 6:45 p.m. – High Gain 8:00 p.m. – “Soldiers’ Dance Night” – Košík band | |
| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Liberate Pilsen! – Student game finals For more information visit www.osvobodplzen.cz. | |
| Pobřežní St. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Patton Memorial Pilsen – Museum and side event program. More information here. |
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | “Pilsen 1945” project – Camp 1945 – US Army checkpoint – military HQ, police, medics, military machinery, uniforms, gear, arms, etc. For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com. 82nd Airborne Division Camp – operations, uniforms, gear, arms, historical machinery, film screenings, parachute packing and more; medical aid demonstration. | |
| Republic Square | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Cultural program: 10:00 a.m. – Jiskřička 11:10 a.m. – Chválenická Pilsen Art School Orchestra 1:15 p.m. – Míša Leicht 2:15 p.m. – General Patton scholarship winner announced 3:00 p.m. – Tremolo 4:45 p.m. – Greenhorns and Jan Vyčítal 6:00 p.m. – Dixieland Planá 7:00 p.m. – Convoy of Liberty finishes 7:30 p.m. – Scottish bagpipe performance "The Rebel Pipers" 8:50 p.m. – Yo Yo Band Harley Davidson Club and Jeep Wrangler Club demonstrations (throughout the day) 7:00 p.m. – Convoy of Liberty finishes |
| Proluka site Křižíkovy sady (park) | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | "Pilsen 1945" Project presenting the period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (a look at military life, authentic arms, gear and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair, period machinery and the civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, reenactments, music, fashion show, period scenes). 4:00 p.m. Dance with the scent of lilacs in the air – Folklore music from Chrást For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com or here. |
| U Zvonu | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | “Pilsen 1945” Project – Checkpoint Raiders – arms, gear and uniforms, modern U.S. Army machinery demonstration. For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com. |
| Klatovská St. | 6 p.m. | Convoy of Liberty (lineup on Kaplířova St). Convoy scheduled to arrive at Republic Square at around 7 p.m. To register a vehicle or learn more information, visit www.militarycarclub.cz. |
Sunday, May 6, 2012 | ||
| OC Plaza mall area behind the river | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Military history club program Historical military machinery, uniforms, arms, glimpses into life at a historical military camp. US Army 16th Armored Division and 17th Airborne Division camps, Military Police Camp, REGI Base II (contemporary military camp), Wehrmacht camp, “Forgotten Soldiers” project and airsoft shooting range More information available at www.acwsaloon.cz or here. Map of the area behind the OC Plaza mall. |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Pilsen Scouts presentation – Fun activities: trampoline, high-wire – walk a tightrope stretched between two trees, handicraft workshop, face painting, competitions to test skills and knowledge | |
| 11.30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Cultural program: 11:30 a.m. – Růže v trní 1:00 p.m. – Míša Leicht 3:00 p.m. – Čáry Máry | |
| Pobřežní St. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Patton Memorial Pilsen – Museum and side event program. More information here. |
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | “Pilsen 1945” project – Camp 1945 – US Army checkpoint – military HQ, police, medics, military machinery, uniforms, gear, arms, etc. For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com. 82nd Airborne Division Camp – operations, uniforms, gear, arms, historical machinery, film screenings, parachute packing and more; medical aid demonstration. | |
| Peklo Cultural Center | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Military market |
| Proluka site Křižíkovy sady (park) | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | "Pilsen 1945" Project presenting the period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (a look at military life, authentic arms, gear and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair, period machinery and the civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, reenactments, music, fashion show, period scenes). 11:00 a.m. 1940s Czechoslovak fashion show 18:00 p.m. Forties party with Pilsner Jazz Band For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com or here. |
| U Zvonu | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | “Pilsen 1945” Project – Checkpoint Raiders – arms, gear and uniforms, modern U.S. Army machinery demonstration. For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com. |
| City Hall | 10:30 a.m. | Commemoration service at the memorial plaque on the City Hall steps |
| Americká St. | 3:30 p.m. | “Thank you, America!” memorial ceremony |
| Měšťanská beseda | 7:30 p.m. | Gala concert – Gustav Brom Orchestra – Big Band and guest Laďa Kerndl. Tickets go on sale at Pilsen Ticket outlets on 20 March 2012. Prices start at CZK 299. |
Monday, May 7, 2012 | ||
| Proluka site Křižíkovy sady (park) | 9 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | “Pilsen 1945” Project continues Project presenting the period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (a look at military life, authentic arms, gear and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair, period machinery and the civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, reenactments, music, fashion show, period scenes). For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com. |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | ||
| Proluka site Křižíkovy sady (park) | 9 a.m. – noon | “Pilsen 1945” Project continues Project presenting the period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (a look at military life, authentic arms, gear and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair, period machinery and the civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, reenactments, music, fashion show, period scenes). For more information visit http://pilsen1945.com. |
Program subject to change
