Sea Festival Begins in Klaipėda

Klaipėda's annual Sea Festival kicked off on Friday, promising three days of maritime celebrations throughout the weekend.

The festival program includes a grand parade of historical ships, dubbed the 'Danė Flotilla,' alongside various concerts and performances. Visitors can also tour sailing ships from other countries, including the historic vessel 'Roald Amundsen.' The Lithuanian Sea Museum will host dolphin and sea lion shows, as well as its exhibitions and aquarium.

Friday's opening ceremony featured a procession and a concert. Saturday's schedule includes 'Dragon Boat' races, a fair, cinema, and theater performances. The day will also include a commemoration for those lost at sea, followed by an evening concert and fireworks display. Sunday will feature a farewell to the ships, sports events, and concerts, alongside family entertainment.

To accommodate the festivities, traffic will be restricted in the city center, and adjustments will be made to some bus routes. The simplified version of this text was prepared using artificial intelligence.