Ukrainian Flag Raising

You are cordially invited to attend a flag raising event to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day on Wednesday August 24th at 10:00 a.m. in Riley Plaza in Salem.

Program

Welcome

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll

Reading of Governor’s Proclamation - Paul Rabchenuk, Ukrainian Congress Committee Boston Chapter

Remarks from dignitaries

Congressman Seth Moulton

State Senator Joan Lovely

State Representative Paul Tucker

Salem City Council President Patti Morsillo

Remarks from the Ukrainian community

Father James Morris, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of Salem

Father Robert Bedzinski, St. John Paul Divine Mercy Shrine

Natasha Sky, Sky Philanthropy and Help Ukraine Fund

Galyna Shlapak, Ukrainian citizen and Salem resident

Singing of the Ukrainian National Anthem

Olha Abakumova, soprano