The Baltic Way was a peaceful political demonstration, which took place on 23 August in 1989, when approximately two million people joined their hands forming a 600 km-long human chain through the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, thus demonstrating their unity in their efforts towards freedom from forcible Soviet occupation.
Join us at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, Connecticut to commemorate this important event with Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians and other freedom-loving peoples to stand for the independence of rightful nations.
Program
11:30 – 12 – Flags and flowers are placed at “Freedom Tree” and monument dedicated to Baltic independence
12 – Start of official program:
Song – “THE BALTICS ARE AWAKENING” and Closing words
Refreshments and snacks will be served starting at 11:30 AM
Organized and supported by:
BALTNET – Baltic New England Development Network
American-Lithuanian Community (Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council)
American-Estonian Community (Connecticut Estonian Society)
American-Latvian Community