Main program
| Thursday 5 May 2011 | ||||
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| nám. Míru | 4.00 p.m. | Commemoration service at the Monument to the Victims of World War II and Fallen Czechoslovak and Allied Aviators | ||
| Chodské nám. | 5:15 p.m. | Flower laying ceremony at the 2nd Infantry Division memorial | ||
| Husova St. | 5:45 p.m. | Flower laying ceremony at the 16th Armored Division memorial | ||
| Pobřežní St. | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2 – 5 p.m. | Patton Memorial Pilsen – Museum program and exhibition | ||
| Friday 6 May 2011 | ||||
| OC Plaza mall – area behind the river | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Combined Unit, Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade – the forgotten soldiers Movie screenings, tent camp, information center, field mess, training center for military drivers, motor vehicle repair, Cricket demonstration, military machinery) | ||
| 7 p.m. | Lecture on the Czechoslovak soldiers from the West and the Combined Unit | |||
| Pobřežní St. | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Patton Memorial Pilsen – Museum program and side events – exhibitions, shows | ||
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Military program: Camp 1945 (2nd Rangers Club) – Patton Memorial Pilsen revival outdoor exhibition, US Army checkpoint – military HQ, police, medics, military machinery, uniforms, arms, etc. For more information about the Pilsen 1945 Project, visit www.pilsen1945.com Camp Lucky Strike – Historical camp of the 82nd Airborne Division – uniforms, arms, historical machinery, film screenings, parachute packing, medical assistance demonstration | |||
| Křižíkovy sady (park) Proluka Center | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Freedom Street 1945 – Period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (historical camp illustrating military life, authentic arms and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair and period machinery, and creating a civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, acted scenes and pictures of Pilsen from 1945), program for schools – guided tours, student quiz – game to win prizes. For more information about the Pilsen 1945 Project, visit www.pilsen1945.com | ||
| City Hall, náměstí Republiky | 11 a.m. | Commemoration service at the memorial plaque on the City Hall steps | ||
| Americká St. | 4:30 p.m. | Memorial ceremony at the “Thank You America!” monument | ||
| nám. Republiky | 6:30 – 10 p.m. | Cultural program 6:30 p.m. Pilsner Jazz Band 8:00 p.m. His Blue Star – Dancing in the street | ||
| 8:30 p.m. | Christening of the book, “500 Hours to Victory”, with the authors, veterans, and city representatives. | |||
| Saturday 7 May 2011 | ||||
OC Plaza mall – area behind the river | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Military program US Army – 2nd Infantry Division (“Indianhead”) – platoon training and operations, command, field mess, MP unit, machine-gun nest, tent camp, Half-Track and M8 Light transporters, vehicle fleet. US Army camp – 17th ABN, Co. F, 513th P.I.R. – Camp of a squad from the “forgotten division’s” parachute infantry regiment, selection of uniforms, arms and machinery. Wehrmacht camp – War’s end – Organized group of Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe, SS and other German military soldiers. “Walk to Freedom” Camp – 10th SFGA and KSK – demonstration of contemporary combat units under the ISAF led by the US Army. Selection of Airsoft Club uniforms and gear. Arms presentation, children’s shooting gallery. Combined Unit, Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade – the forgotten soldiers Movie screenings, tent camp, information center, field mess, training center for military drivers, motor vehicle repair, Cricket demonstration, military machinery) | ||
| 7 p.m. | Lecture on the Czechoslovak soldiers from the West and the Combined Unit | |||
| 10 a.m - 5 p.m. | Presentation, Pilsen City Police Department Bike patrol, Segways, demonstration of city police work, vehicle fleet (animal control vehicle for catching stray animals, vehicle with a radar gun), contests for children, citizens advisory center | |||
| noon | K-9 demonstration (cca 15 min) | |||
| 2 p.m. | Anti-riot unit intervention (cca 30 min.) | |||
| 4. p.m. | Drowning rescue, rappelling( cca.30 min.) | |||
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Pilsen Scouts (presentations, children’s games) | |||
OC Plaza mall – area behind the river | 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Cultural program will be accompanied by military camp presentations and contests | ||
| Pobřežní St.. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Patton Memorial Pilsen – Museum program and side events – exhibitions, shows | ||
| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Military program Camp 1945 (2nd Rangers Club) – Patton Memorial Pilsen revival outdoor exhibition, US Army checkpoint – military HQ, police, medics, military machinery, uniforms, arms, etc. For more information about the Pilsen 1945 Project, visit www.pilsen1945.com. Camp Lucky Strike – Historical camp of the 82nd Airborne Division – uniforms, arms, historical machinery, film screenings, parachute packing, medical assistance demonstration | |||
| Křižíkovy sady (park) Proluka Center | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Freedom Street 1945 (KVH Tommy & Yankee Plzeň) – Period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (historical camp illustrating military life, authentic arms and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair and period machinery, and creating a civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, acted scenes and pictures of Pilsen from 1945). For more information about the Pilsen 1945 Project, visit www.pilsen1945.com | ||
| nám. Republiky | 1 – 10 p.m. | Cultural program 1 p.m. Mustang Riders Club (Presentation of historical and contemporary Mustang cars, incl. side program and contest) 3:15 p.m. Bedřich Smetana Art School Pilsen Junior Orchestra 4:30 p.m. Jeep Wrangler Club (selection of historical and contemporary Jeep Wranglers) 5:15 p.m. Taxmeni 7:15 p.m. Blue Gate 8:40 p.m. Honza Vyčítal + Greenhorns | ||
| City Hall, nám. Republiky | 2 – 4 p.m. | Public meeting with World War II veterans | ||
| nám. Republiky | 4 p.m. | Autographing the book, “500 Hours to Victory”, with the authors and veterans. | ||
| Sunday 8 May 2011 | ||||
OC Plaza mall – area behind the river | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Military program | ||
| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Presentation, Pilsen City Police Department (presentation tent, contests for children, vehicle fleet) | |||
| OC Plaza mall – area behind the river | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Cultural program 12:10 p.m. MHS 1:10 p.m. Flash back 2:15 p.m. Slepá kolej 3:15 p.m. The Storm 4:15 p.m. Frýda a comp. | ||
| Pobřežní St. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Patton Memorial Pilsen – Museum program and side events – exhibitions, shows | ||
| 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Militaria market – traditional event – sales of historical military artifacts (arms, uniforms, technical equipment, communications equipment, optical equipment, medals, insignia, cold steel, books) | |||
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Camp 1945 (2nd Rangers Club) – Patton Memorial Pilsen revival outdoor exhibition, US Army checkpoint – military HQ, police, medics, military machinery, uniforms, arms, etc. For more information about the Pilsen 1945 Project, visit www.pilsen1945.com. Camp Lucky Strike - Historical camp of the 82nd Airborne Division – uniform, arms, historical machinery, film screenings, parachute packing, medical assistance demonstration. | |||
11:30 a.m. | Finish – historical military vehicle parade | |||
| Křižíkovy sady (park) Proluka Center | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Freedom Street 1945 (KVH Tommy & Yankee Plzeň) – Period atmosphere of a street in Pilsen in May 1945 (historical camp illustrating military life, authentic arms and uniforms, infirmary, motor vehicle repair and period machinery, and creating a civilian atmosphere – fence with period posters, news stand, acted scenes and pictures of Pilsen from 1945). For more information about the Pilsen 1945 Project, visit www.pilsen1945.com. | ||
| Klatovská | 11 a.m. | Convoy of Liberty – Historical military vehicle parade | ||
| náměstí Republiky | noon | Finish – historical military vehicle parade | ||
| noon – 1:30 p.m. | Cultural program | |||
Program subject to change