The Independence March will start at 14:00 near the Roman Dmowski roundabout in Warsaw, with the procession scheduled to begin at about 14:30 toward the PGE Narodowy stadium.
Event Overview
The Independence March is set to commence this afternoon in Warsaw, opening at 14:00 on the Roman Dmowski roundabout. The march is planned to start around 14:30, heading toward the PGE Narodowy stadium.
Route and Timing
The route will take the march along Jerozolimskie Avenues, Poniatowski Bridge, then Miedzeszyński Wedge, and the Szczeciński Coast up to Siwka Street. Organizers anticipate the march to conclude near the stadium, where evening events will follow. City officials and police anticipate significant disruptions in the city center and along the marching path.
Schedule
Opening of the gathering: 14:00 on the Dmowski roundabout; start of the column: around 14:30; arrival at the stage near the stadium: about 16:30. The event is estimated to run from roughly 14:00 to 19:00.
Road Closures and Delays
Segments of Marszałkowska and Jerozolimskie Avenue near the Dmowski roundabout were already closed before the event began. From the start to the end of the march and for route security, Jerozolimskie Avenue from the Dmowski roundabout toward Praga, the bridge and Poniatowski Avenue to Washington Roundabout, and parts of Szczeciński Coast will remain inaccessible. Drivers are advised to avoid the center; police control traffic at critical points.
Public Transport Adjustments
Warsaw Public Transport announces increased metro service between 11:00 and 19:00: M1 will run approximately every 4 minutes, M2 every 5 minutes. Some tram and bus lines will be suspended or diverted, and temporary stoppages of traffic may occur in the center. Detailed updates are posted in real time by WTP.
Security Measures
The capital police foresee a heightened police presence and possible dynamic street closures around march routes and ceremonial areas. Warnings against bringing weapons, dangerous tools, or pyrotechnic materials have been issued, with reminders of the penalties for violations.
Recommendations for Participants and Residents
Participants are advised to use the metro or trains, arrive early near the Dmowski roundabout, and follow instructions from order‑maintaining services.
