On November 18, Latvia's Independence Day, Jūrmala will again light up with Latvia's longest-living flame pathway, the “Path of Light”. In honor of Latvia’s national day, a breathtaking chain of 12,500 candles will line the city’s main thoroughfare, stretching 20 kilometers from Priedaine to Ķemeri, as well as along Jomas Street. City guests, especially families with children, are warmly invited to join the candle-lighting ceremony to create a festive and warm holiday atmosphere.

Everyone is encouraged to commemorate Lāčplēsis Day on November 11 and Latvia’s National Day on November 18 by attending concerts, joining special services, and participating in torchlight processions.

Together, let us honor Latvia with the glow of light and the warmth of our hearts!

Program for Lāčplēsis Day (November 11)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Memorial service at Sloka Evangelical Lutheran Church, with performances by singer Ivars Štubis and the musical ensemble “Jautrās notis” (Rainis Street 4, Sloka).
Laying of flowers and candles at the memorial plaque for the Lāčplēsis War Order recipients (Rainis Street 4, Sloka).

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Torchlight procession in Ķemeri, passing along Tukuma Street, Ķemeri Resort Park, Ķemeri Orthodox Church, Ķemeri Lutheran Church, and the environmental object “Ķemeru Anniņa.” Gather at Jūrmala Ķemeri Primary School (Tukuma Street 10, Ķemeri).

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Torchlight procession in Kaugurciems, traveling along Rainis Street, Captain Zolt Street, and Kaugurciems Street, ending at Captain Paulis Zolt Monument in Kaugurciems. Assemble in the parking lot at Rainis Street 39A, Kauguri, from 5:00 PM.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Commemoration at Captain Paulis Zolt Monument in Kaugurciems, featuring the musical program “I Sing for Latvia” with singers Ēriks Loks, Laura Vītola, Melisa Debora Kaškura, and the ensemble from Jūrmala State Gymnasium, directed by Daina Frīdenberga.
Solemn oath ceremony by Jūrmala school youth guards.

Program for Latvia’s Independence Day (November 18)

Starting at 3:30 PM
“Path of Light” - Everyone is invited to join and light a candle.

4:00 PM
Lighting of the “Path of Light” alongside the choir “Latvis” (at Aspazija’s House, Z. Meierovica Boulevard 18/20, Dubulti).

6:00 PM
Festive concert in Majori with singers Anta Enģele and Melisa Debora Kaškura (at “Hotel Jūrmala Spa,” Jomas Street 47/49, Majori).

7:00 PM
National Day service at Dubulti Evangelical Lutheran Church (Baznīcas Street 13, Dubulti).

8:00 PM
Holiday concert in Kauguri featuring soloists Ieva Kerēvica and Daumants Kalniņš, with the Riga Cathedral Choir School’s mixed choir group (conducted by Jurgis Cābulis).

9:00 PM
Performance by the band “Lādezers.”

10:00 PM
Fireworks at Rainis Street, near Kauguri Cultural Center (Rainis Street 110, Kauguri).

Join us in celebrating Latvia with light and unity!