World War II broke out on September 1, 1939. It turned out to be the most cruel armed conflict in the history of mankind. It is estimated that Between 1939 and 1945, between 50 and even 78 million people lost their lives.

The city's celebrations of the 87th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II will begin on September 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Adalbert in Ełk. After the Holy Mass march to the monument to the Fallen for Free and Independent Poland in the Solidarity Park, where the rest of the ceremony will take place.

PROGRAM

• 6:00 PM  Holy Mass in the Cathedral of St. Adalbert in Ełk – musical setting: Choir Counterpoint under the direction of Rafał Sulima
• 19:00 – 19:15 March of the Municipal Wind Orchestra, post office and delegations to the monument to the Fallen for Free and Independent Poland in Solidarity Park
• 7:15 p.m.  Ceremonies at the Monument to the Fallen for Free and Independent Poland – Company honorary mission: 1st Missile Brigade, 1st Missile Squadron from Orzysz

As part of the training to improve the alarm system, the aim of the commemorating the 87th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, in on 1 September 2026 at 12.00 p.m. in Ełk an acoustic 1 min alarm signal