Republic Day celebrations planned in Edirne and Isparta for October 29

Edirne Municipality will celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey on Thursday, October 29, under the motto "Our Light is the Republic, Our Path is the Future." A traditional lantern procession will begin at 8:00 p.m. in front of Şükrüpaşa Primary School and end at the Atatürk Monument.

Mayor Filiz Gencan invited all citizens to join the march, saying the Republic will never have its light extinguished. She described the Republic as the name of a nation's will for independence, its struggle for freedom, and its belief in bright tomorrows.

After the procession, Republic Day celebrations will continue with the Merve Özbey Republic Concert at Şehit Astsubay Ömer Halisdemir 15 July Republic and Democracy Martyrs Park. Free shuttle service to the concert area will begin at 9:00 p.m.

In Isparta, Governor Abdullah Erin announced the official celebration program for the 103rd anniversary. Ceremonies will begin on Wednesday, October 28, at 1:00 p.m. and continue until midnight on October 29.

On October 28 at 1:45 p.m., a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the 15 July Republic and Democracy Square, followed by a visit to the Garrison Cemetery in Karaağaç Neighborhood at 2:30 p.m. for Quran recitation and prayers.

On October 29, Governor Erin will receive congratulations at the Governor's Office at 10:30 a.m., followed by a parade on Hükümet Caddesi at 10:45 a.m. The evening will feature a lantern procession and flag march starting at 8:00 p.m. in front of the Municipality Building, ending at the 15 July Republic and Democracy Square. A concert by Ebru Yaşar will begin at 9:00 p.m. at the same square.