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Christmas and New Year's with Kids in Helsinki 2026, 5 of 13: Independence Day Torchlight Procession
Independence Day Torchlight Procession
OutdoorsLapinlahti
Where
Lapinlahti, Hietaniemi Cemetery Chapel
Setting
Outdoors
What you need to know
- Wreath laying first, at the Hero's Cross in Hietaniemi Cemetery before the march sets off
- Route past the Presidential Palace, so you can watch from several central streets
- Outdoors in December, so dress kids for standing still in the cold
About
Every Independence Day, students from across the Helsinki region carry torches through the city center, from Hietaniemi Cemetery to Senate Square. Participants are asked to wear their student caps. For families, this is one to watch from the sidewalk. Kids who like a parade get a festive look at how Finland marks the day. Best for kids fine with the cold.
Where it is
Hietaniemi Cemetery Chapel
Hietaniemen hautausmaan kappeli, Hietaniemenkatu 18, 00100 Helsinki
Resources
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