During the May holidays, hundreds of public events will be held in the capital. During the May holidays, hundreds of public events will be held in the capital. Entrance to Red Square on May 1

From May 1 to May 10, Moscow will host hundreds major city events: concerts, memorial events, exhibitions and sporting events. The events will take place at 35 venues in the city center, 20 in city parks, as well as nine district venues.

“Next week the May holidays begin. Major events will take place on May 1 - this is a demonstration of trade unions, on May 9 there will be a parade on Red Square, a procession of the “Immortal Regiment” and about 300 more large mass cultural events dedicated to Victory Day will be organized,” he said at a meeting of the Presidium of the Moscow Government.

1st of May

On May 1, a traditional procession of trade unions and labor collectives will take place on Red Square, in which more than 100 thousand people can take part. It will start at 10:00, and the gathering of guests starts at 09:00. Last year, about 100 thousand people took part in this procession.

In addition, the parks will open the summer season. From 13:00 to 19:00 there will be theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, creative and sports master classes.

“May 1 is the Spring and Labor Day, the summer season traditionally starts in our parks of culture and recreation, the entire infrastructure is prepared, more than 780 different places for various activities,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Culture. Rental points will open in the parks, and all playgrounds and fountains will be operational.

According to him, over the past five years the number of visitors to the parks has increased fivefold. And if you add the territory of VDNH and parks at your place of residence, then this figure will be much higher , Alexander Kibovsky clarified. This happened not only due to infrastructural changes, but also thanks to new programs: sports, animation, and children's.

9th May

Festive events dedicated to Victory Day will take place in the capital throughout the May holidays. On May 5, a gala concert for veterans will take place in the Moscow Government building on Novy Arbat (house 36/9). Also in the program are the International Sports Games for Children of Hero Cities; a motor parade “Moscow is a city for motorcyclists” is scheduled for May 6.

On May 6, a cadet parade “The connection between generations will not be interrupted” will be organized on Poklonnaya Hill, in which more than 2.5 thousand students from cadet classes will take part. On May 6, citizens will be able to take part in the sports festival “Sports Moscow salutes the Great Victory!” at the Moskvich cultural center. The dress rehearsal for the parade will take place on May 7. On the same day, the “Silver Boat” rowing competition starts in Krylatskoye, timed to coincide with Victory Day. On May 8, the traditional laying of wreaths and flowers will take place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

In addition, on May 8 and 9, special holiday programs await Muscovites and guests of the capital on Poklonnaya Hill, Triumphalnaya Square, Pushkin Square, the square in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, on Tverskaya Street, Arbat, Gogolevsky, Nikitsky and Chistoprudny boulevards.

Nine holiday concerts were prepared especially for veterans, including:

— May 5 - at the territorial center of social services "Yasenevo" (South-Western Administrative District), beginning at 10:00;

— May 5 - at the territorial social service center "Zyuzino" (South-Western Administrative District), beginning at 10:00;

— May 10 - at the Troparevo-Nikulino social service center (South-Western Administrative District), beginning at 14:00;

— May 11 - at the social service center "Zelenogradsky" (ZelAO), beginning at 14:30.

Victory Parade and fireworks in the parks

The main event as part of the celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the Great Victory, as in previous years, will be a military parade on Red Square. It will start at 10:00 Moscow time. The live broadcast will be shown at all festive venues in the city, including parks.

Then the “Immortal Regiment” action will take place on the main square of the country. More than 300 thousand citizens will walk through the center of the capital with portraits of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers - veterans of the Great Patriotic War. “The gathering will begin at one o’clock, the procession is expected to begin at three o’clock in the afternoon. Naturally, all city services are mobilized to ensure that this event, like last year, is organized at a high level and passes without any unpleasant moments. Moreover, there will be many guests. What’s nice is that guests come from abroad,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government.

The Victory Day celebration schedule at all venues will be the same:

— 10:00 — live broadcast of the Victory Parade;

— 13:00 - start of festive events;

— 18:55 - minute of silence;

— 19:00 - start of evening concerts;

— 22:00 - festive fireworks.

You can see fireworks in 19 parks and at VDNKh. " Fireworks in the night sky can be seen everywhere, anywhere in our city,” added Alexander Kibovsky.

Victory Day at VDNKh will be held at two sites - in Ostankino Park and on the square in front of the main entrance. The arch of the main entrance will turn into a giant canvas, on which a unique light projection will be shown. In addition, the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble named after A.V. will perform on the square. Alexandrova.

A traditional concert of the State Symphony Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theater under the direction of maestro Valery Gergiev will take place on Poklonnaya Hill. It will start at 13:00.

Sports events

During the May holidays, 25 mass sports events will be held in Moscow. From April 29 to May 5, the International Sports Games for Children of the Hero Cities will take place (Moskvich Cultural Center, Volgogradsky Prospekt, 46/15). The X St. George Games are planned for May 6 (Commonwealth Sports Palace, Novoyasenevsky Prospekt, 30, beginning at 13:00).

During the May holidays 2020, we will have several days off. According to the production calendar, we have a rest from Friday, May 1st to Tuesday, May 5th, and after 3 working days we also have a long weekend from May 9th to May 11th.

Festive program for May 1 in Moscow

The May 1 celebration program in Moscow includes many events. This includes the traditional Moscow Spring festival, which will include street celebrations, fairs, master classes, interactive shows, competitions and quizzes, concerts by street performers, and open-air cafes.

Each site will have its own design and theme.

Music lovers can enjoy concerts of classical works and jazz, as well as discos with fiery retro music.

Flower growers will be interested in attending master classes on floriculture, flower exhibitions, and seeing original art objects and flower arrangements.

As in previous years, a fair will be organized where you can buy flower seeds and learn how to grow exotic plants. Fair opening hours: on weekdays – from 12-00 to 21-00, on weekends and holidays – from 11-00 to 22-00.

According to the program of the May 1st Holiday in the Moscow couples named after. Gorky, “Fili”, “Sokolniki”, “Kolomenskoye”, Babushkinsky Garden, “Kuzminki”, “Troparevsky”, “Tsaritsyno”, “Izmailovo”, the Hermitage Garden and others will host theatrical performances, fun games and competitions for children and adults.

Here you can play football, tennis and chess, rent a velomobile or a bicycle for a walk, take part in interesting quests, go on excursions and concerts, sunbathe in sun loungers or hammocks, taste delicious food and drinks in cafes and restaurants, etc.

The parks located in different parts of the city will offer, among other things, amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Come here on any day in May, and you will definitely become participants in some program. It will be fun for both children and adults!

The festive program in Moscow also includes events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory on May 9, 2020.

Traditionally, the “Immortal Regiment” procession, thematic programs will take place on Poklonnaya Hill, in pedestrian zones, on boulevards, in cultural and recreational parks, and the culmination of the holiday - fireworks.

Guests of the holiday will be treated to performances by brass orchestras, exhibitions of military equipment, concerts where wartime songs and theatrical performances will be performed, various master classes and a field kitchen.

As you can see, the holiday program for May 1 prepared in Moscow is quite extensive. All you have to do is choose your route and have a great time with your friends and family. Enjoy your holiday!

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