A special parade will be touring around Bournemouth in cars painted with Polish and British national flags on Sunday.

The event marks Polish Flag Day and Polish Community Abroad Day on Monday and will also support Ukraine, raising funds in reaction to the ongoing war crisis.

This event marks the sixth year of the celebration in Bournemouth.

Lukas Blaszczec, the chairman of IPI Wiarygodni, who are organising the event, is encouraging locals to join the celebration.

Lukas said: “We would like to ask our English and Ukrainian friends to join us in our celebration and express solidarity among the English, Poles, and Ukrainians.

Bournemouth Echo:

“This year, we want to do something different, we want to show solidarity with Ukraine through our parade. We feel bound to demonstrate our support for the Ukrainian people, not only because of the war.

“We are shocked by what happened in Germany, where pro-Kremlin activists have conducted rallies around the country in support of Russia despite the Ukraine war.

“Please decorate your vehicle with Polish and British flags to participate in our event.”

Bournemouth Echo:

“There will be a mass service, beginning at 11am, held at St Edmund Campion Church in Castlepoint. Then we will meet in the church car park around 12:30pm where the parade will begin.

“There will be a possibility of seeing Polish regional costumes and getting some small souvenirs.

"Before the parade begins, we will raise funds for Ukraine; all profits will benefit organisations reacting to the crisis in Ukraine.

"Let's show our solidarity today so that we can all be all stronger tomorrow.”

  • Service start time: 11:00
  • Adress: St Edmund Church 481 Castle Ln W, Bournemouth BH8 9TN
  • Parade start time: 12:30
  • For any questions or further information please contact Lukas at biuro@wipi.org.uk