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SUMMARY:Flag Raising for Ukraine Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony as August is Ukraine Month in Chicago at the Daley Plaza on August 21\, 2026 at 12 noon. \n\nA bus will depart from the Ukrainian Cultural Center at 11:00 am.
URL:https://uccaillinois.org/event/flag-raising-for-ukraine-independence-day/
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, 50 W Washington\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ukraine and the World-Global Insights Foru
DESCRIPTION:Join Ukraine and the World – Forum for Global Insights\, to be held on August 22\, 2026\, in Chicago’s historic Ukrainian Village\, on the eve of Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day. The Forum is hosted by UCCA Illinois Division.This timely gathering will convene global leaders\, scholars\, and change-makers to reflect on some of the most pressing challenges facing our world today – viewed through the lens of Ukraine’s extraordinary courage\, resilience\, and moral clarity in the face of ongoing aggression.\nThe Forum will include panel discussions\, workshops\, networking opportunities and networking reception.\nThis year’s forum will focus on themes including:\nThe Future of Global Security- The New Balance of Power\nWar Without Frontlines – Weapons\, Narratives\, and Hybrid Warfare\nThe Environmental Impact of War – No One Is Safe\nThe Economics of War and Sanctions- Follow the Money\n\nWe invite community leaders\, policymakers\, scholars\, students and engaged citizens to be part of this important conversation and help lay the groundwork for a peaceful and just world.\nUkrainian Village is a State of Illinois Designated Cultural District showcasing rich history\, architecture\, culture as well as delicious Ukrainian food.
URL:https://uccaillinois.org/event/ukraine-and-the-world-global-insights-foru/
LOCATION:Ukrainian Cultural Center\, 2247 W. Chicago Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Unity March
DESCRIPTION:Independence Day Unity March & CommemorativeProgramOne of the largest public demonstrations of support for Ukraine\,bringing together thousands of participants to honor freedom\,democracy\, and Ukrainian IndependenceStaging- Chicago Ave/Ashland -1566 W. Chicago Ave\, 60622Staging period: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMMarch start: 1:00 PM sharp\, end at 3:00 PM at Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Parish Parking Lot -739 N. Oakley Blvd. / 2245 W. Superior St.Entry form to paticipate must be submitted to UCCA no later than 10 August 2021 for your (see application in comments)\nApplication for non profits- https://drive.google.com/…/18IWMFoHoujbwpZo2FhX…/view…Application for business- https://drive.google.com/…/1Q0cOCU9Jv2BN1yN-H2…/view…
URL:https://uccaillinois.org/event/independence-day-unity-march/
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Flag Raising Ceremony at the Daley Plaza\, Chicago
DESCRIPTION:On August 21\, 2026\, Chicago’s Ukrainian community gathered at Daley Plaza for the annual raising of the Ukrainian flag\, marking Ukraine Month and commemorating the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s renewed independence. \nThe ceremony brought together members of the Ukrainian community\, diplomats\, clergy\, veterans\, elected officials\, and friends of Ukraine. Among those addressing the gathering were Congressman Danny Davis\, Chicago Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce de Leon\, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas\, and Denys Sienik\, Chargé d’Affaires of Ukraine in the United States. \nAs Ukraine continues its courageous fight for freedom and sovereignty\, the blue-and-yellow flag flying in the heart of Chicago carried a meaning far beyond ceremony. It stood as a symbol of Ukraine’s resilience\, remembrance of those who have sacrificed for its freedom\, and the enduring solidarity between Chicago and Ukraine. \nThe gathering also reflected the strength of Chicago’s Ukrainian-American community and its generations-long contribution to the civic and cultural life of the city. This year\, both Chicago and the State of Illinois recognized August as Ukraine Month\, honoring Ukrainian heritage and reaffirming support for Ukraine and its people. \nFor Chicago’s Ukrainian community\, seeing the Ukrainian flag rise above Daley Plaza was a powerful reminder: Ukraine’s flag continues to fly proudly—in Ukraine\, in Chicago\, and wherever people stand for freedom.
URL:https://uccaillinois.org/event/ukrainian-flag-raising-ceremony-at-the-daley-plaza-chicago/
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SUMMARY:Ukrainian Cinema Month
DESCRIPTION:Ukraine Month in Chicago doesn’t end in August. Incredible events await you.\nWe invite everyone to the Month of Ukrainian Cinema.\nFrom August 30 to September 27\, every Sunday.\nYou can expect:\n08/30 – 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Ukrainian Cinema Month Opening.\n08/30 – 6:30 pm – 8:18 pm – ATLANTIS\n09/06 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Budapest. Bomb for Independence\n09/06 – 7:40 pm – 8:30 pm – Bulletproof Angels\n09/13 – 6:00 pm – 7:40 pm – Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors\n09/20 – 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm – To The Victory!\n09/27 – 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – No Sleep Til Kyiv + Q&A session with Volunteer Convoy Drivers\nEvery film in English or with English subtitles.\nRegistration is required! Click on the movie title! \nStay tuned for updates…
URL:https://uccaillinois.org/event/ukrainian-cinema-month/
LOCATION:Chicago Grand Gallery\, 2842 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL
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