Nov 18, 2025
Latvia Independence Day 2025
Happy Latvia Independence Day 2025!
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About Latvia Independence Day 2025
This Doodle celebrates Latvia’s Independence Day, marking the country's 1918 declaration of independence in Riga. Observances begin with a flower-laying ceremony at the Freedom Monument, followed by a large military parade featuring a flyover with smoke resembling the Latvian flag. Patriotic concerts, official speeches, and light shows continue the celebration. People enjoy the national dessert, Rupjmaizes kārtojums, a layered treat of rye bread, cream, and fruit. The celebration culminates in one of its oldest traditions, a massive torchlight procession, and concludes with a fireworks display.
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