Wreath-laying event on the Memorial Day of the Fallen in Riihimäki on Sunday, May 17

A traditional visit of honor will be held at the Riihimäki Heroes' Grave on Memorial Day on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:00. The event is open to all residents of the city. Participants may wear medals if they wish.

The event program includes music, wreath-laying and speeches. The choir will be performed by the Riihimäki Church Choir. The speech will be given by the Chairman of the Riihimäki City Council, Riku Bitter. The event is organized jointly by the City of Riihimäki, the Riihimäki Parish, the Hattula-Riihimäki Garrison, and local veterans and national defense organizations.

Remembrance Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of May in honor of those who died in all wars or other combat-related tasks affecting Finnish territory and Finns. Remembrance Day has been celebrated since 1940 according to the order of the day issued by Marshal Mannerheim. Remembrance Day has been an established flag-raising day since 1977.

The address of the event is Puistikko 4, Riihimäki Heroes' Cemetery.