When and where does the central celebration program in Rijeka begin?

The program begins on August 4, 2026, with a gathering at 7:30 AM in front of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Who will perform the Croatian national anthem at the ceremony?

The anthem will be performed by Katja Mušinov, a student from Delnice.

What other events are part of the celebration?

The program includes the parade "Pobjednik 2026", a concert by Opća opasnost, torch lighting on the Krk Bridge, wreath-laying ceremonies, and a tour of ships.

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Mass for the Homeland and Flag Raising at the Leaning Tower Mark the 31st Anniversary of Operation Storm

Q: Who organizes the Rijeka celebration of Operation Storm?

The organizer is the Association of Homeland War Veterans of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, with the support of the City of Rijeka and the participation of Armada.

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The central Rijeka program for the 31st anniversary of the military-police operation Storm will be held tomorrow, August 4, with a multi-day series of events.

Summary

The central Rijeka celebration of the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm takes place on August 4, 2026.
The program begins with a Mass for the Homeland at 8 AM at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
At 9 AM, the anthem will be performed and the flag raised on the Leaning Tower.
The multi-day program includes a parade, a concert by Opća opasnost, and torch lighting on the Krk Bridge.

The central Rijeka program for the 31st anniversary of the military-police operation Storm will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as reported by Novi list. The program begins with participants gathering in front of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 7:30 AM.

Mass for the Homeland and Ceremonial Flag Raising

At 8 AM, a Mass for the Homeland will be celebrated, and an hour later, at 9 AM, the Croatian national anthem will be performed. The anthem will be sung by Katja Mušinov, a student from Delnice, after which the flag of the Republic of Croatia will be raised on the bell tower of the Great Church, better known as the Leaning Tower.

Multi-Day Program with Parade and Concert

According to Novi list, the celebration of the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm is marked by a multi-day program that includes wreath-laying ceremonies, a ceremonial parade called "Pobjednik 2026" (Victor 2026), the raising of Croatian flags, a tour of ships, a concert by the band Opća opasnost, and the lighting of torches on the Krk Bridge.

The event is organized by the Association of Homeland War Veterans of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, with the support of the City of Rijeka and the participation of Armada.