INFORMATION PORTAL OF THE MARSHAL'S OFFICE OF THE KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE Region IN TORUŃ

Regional celebrations of Flag Day and the National May 3rd Holiday took place in Toruń and Bydgoszcz. Marshal Piotr Całbecki took part in the May 3rd ceremonies in Toruń.

“Reflections on the adoption of the May 3rd Constitution and the events that followed are not merely a story about the past, but above all a lesson showing that a state collapses (…) also when it weakens from within—when unity is lacking, when private interests begin to dominate over the common good, and responsibility gives way to short-sighted decisions. The present day gives this lesson particular relevance. (…) Therefore, the memory of the May 3rd Constitution (…) should be treated as a commitment to building a strong, responsible state based on a community of citizens capable of acting beyond divisions. By paying tribute to its creators, we also pay tribute to the idea of a state that can think about its future in a responsible and far-sighted way. May this legacy remain for us (…) a source of strength and a commitment for the future. (…) Long live Poland!” said Marshal Piotr Całbecki during today’s ceremonies in Toruń.

Flag Day in the city of Copernicus was marked by the presence of the military and uniformed services. The official ceremony, attended by the Secretary of the Region Marek Smoczyk, took place at the Officers’ Naval School Square, followed by a presentation of vehicles, a parade along the Vistula promenade, and an evening open-air concert titled “Energy of Freedom.” On May 3rd, the events began with a ceremony of laying flowers at a plaque commemorating the courageous anti-regime demonstrations of patriotic youth on May 1 and 3, 1982. A solemn Mass for the Homeland was traditionally held at the Cathedral of St. Johns, followed by a gathering at the Old Town Market Square with the participation of city and regional authorities, representatives of the state administration, civic organizations, and residents.

Residents of Bydgoszcz celebrated at the Old Market Square. The program included official speeches, a ceremonial setting, a concert, a joint singing of the national anthem, a cycling rally, guided walks, and educational stands. The regional government was represented by Vice-Marshal Zbigniew Ostrowski.

Press Office of the Marshal’s Office
April 30, 2026
Last updated: May 3, 2026