How and when is Gelendzhik City Day celebrated?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Gelendzhik is a very popular Russian city visited by hundreds of tourists every year. People come there to enjoy the sea space and air, and hardly anyone thought about when the Day of the city of Gelendzhik takes place. And in vain, because, knowing its date, you can get not only to a long-awaited vacation, but also to a fun celebration that will fascinate with its spectacularity and scale.

When and why is the holiday celebrated?

Gelendzhik City Day is a relatively young holiday that was introduced in 2008. In 2018, the event will celebrate its 10th anniversary, a kind of double celebration.

The month of August was chosen as the time of celebration, or to be more precise, its 3rd Sunday. So the celebration does not have a specific date.

By the way, the third summer month was also not chosen by chance. The fact is that in August there were many significant events for the city:

• opening of the first urban sanatorium;
• Gelendzhik was awarded the title of city;
• in 1970 of the 20th century Gelendzhikranked among the sea resorts of All-Union significance.

What date is City Day in Gelendzhik in 2017? This year, the celebration date fell on August 20th, the peak of the beach holiday.

How do the townspeople celebrate the event?

The order of the celebration changes or is supplemented from year to year, but it is always a fun, spectacular event, which you won’t be bored with.

The program for the City Day of Gelendzhik in 2017 was as follows:

1. The celebration began in the morning on the squares and embankments. The holiday was opened by performances of children's groups. In addition, animators worked for the younger generation, interesting performances were played and fun contests were held.
2. Decorated yachts and boats lined up along the coastline in a colorful procession across the sea. Flyboarders and jet skiers staged a memorable performance in the water area.
3. Sports events and competitions for all age categories, including the city's table tennis championship, were held on the streets and embankments. An open beach volleyball tournament among women's and men's teams was held on the central beach.
4. Master classes in needlework and other skills were held on the Central Square. All this, of course, is free, so everyone took part.
5. The parade of brides became a remarkable and unusual event. Dressed in wedding dresses, girls and women walked along the embankment, congratulating passers-by on the holiday.
6. From morning toIn the evening, fairs and tasting tents were open on all the streets. Passers-by and all comers had the opportunity to taste homemade wine, honey, national dishes. It was also possible to purchase handicrafts and agricultural goods.
7. Permanent festive accompaniment this year, according to tradition, was the procession of drummers and simply talented people.
8. Couples who decided to get married on City Day received memorable gifts from the head of administration.

Holiday party

Toward evening, residents and guests of Gelendzhik gathered on the embankment to watch a festive concert. Both local artists and guest stars performed there.

After the end of the concert, colorful fireworks awaited all the guests of the holiday. The holiday continued with a noisy disco on the beach.

Conclusion

As you can see, the City Day of Gelendzhik does not differ much in its festive program from other Russian cities.

But still, some of its guests and local residents compare daytime processions along the embankment with a real carnival. These events are characterized by brilliance and entertainment.

But another difference is that not only local residents gather for this celebration, but also numerous tourists who, on purpose or by chance, were on vacation at this time.