September 2 is celebrated Day of the city of Odesa. Traditionally, the Odessa flag is raised on the city’s birthday. Flower-laying ceremonies are held at the monuments of Duke, Derybas, Marazli, Vorontsov, Holovaty and the founders of the city. On the Alley of Stars in the city of Odessa, new names are being opened on this day. Various festive events take place in different districts – sports competitions, concerts, performances, mass festivities with an entertainment program. The celebration ends with fireworks. The next day, the mayor congratulates the first baby, born on September 2, and all the newborns born on that day.

Interesting facts about Odessa

• Odesa is a hero city, a large sea trade port and the main base of the Ukrainian Navy.
• It is the third most populous city of Ukraine.
• The name Odesa appears for the first time on a French map dated 1740.
• The historical center of the city – the ensemble of Primorsky Boulevard, Duc de Richelieu Square and Potemkin Stairs, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.