The ceremony marks the 20th anniversary of Estonia's accession to the European Union and NATO.
Former heads of government and state secretaries, ambassadors of the European Union and NATO countries in Estonia, the Ukrainian ambassador, heads of the European Union's cultural institutes and other guests have been invited to the event.
After the flag ceremony, everyone is welcome to visit the “Our Europe. Our NATO” event area, where Estonia’s NATO allies, the Police and Border Guard Board, the Rescue Board, the Defence League and the Defence Forces and others will introduce their displays and activities until 18:00.
Flag ceremony schedule
15:00 the bells of St John's Church ring out “Ode to Joy”
15:00 the national anthem of Estonia
15:03 the ministers hoist the flags accompanied by the Military Orchestra’s flag salute
15:04 welcome speech by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas
15:07 Tallinn Boys’ Choir and the Military Orchestra perform “Laul Põhjamaast” conducted by Lydia Rahula
Europe Day is celebrated with various events across Estonia and the day also includes Prime Minister Kaja Kallas presenting the European of the Year award. The day ends with free concerts on the Freedom Square in Tallinn and the Town Hall Square in Narva.
All Europe Day events can be found at http://www.euroopapaev.ee/.
