In Thessaloniki, a traditional school parade was held in the rain in honor of the national holiday October 28. Despite the unfavorable weather, columns of students from city schools came out onto the avenue Tsimiskito pay tribute to the heroes of “Okha” 1940.
Overlappings and traffic control
Thessaloniki: School parade on October 28 was held in the rain pic.twitter.com/S9z7lHvJS2
— Athens News (@russianathens) October 27, 2025
Due to the parade today, Monday, 27-10-2025With 10:30 and until the end of the events, temporary traffic restrictions in the city center apply. According to the traffic police, the following areas will be closed to transport:
- Tsimiski – from the square H.A.N.Θ. to the street I. Dragoumis;
- Pavlu Mela – from the square White Tower to the street Tsimiski;
- all cross streets adjacent to the specified segments.
Police are asking drivers to plan trips in advance, take alternative routes and follow traffic police directions and temporary signs.
Parade in the rain
The precipitation did not interfere with the celebrations: spectators with umbrellas lined Tsimiska, applauding the columns of schoolchildren, brass bands and banner groups. City services ensure security and maintain order at key traffic junctions.
Thessaloniki: School parade on October 28 was held in the rain pic.twitter.com/779sTuobRi
— Athens News (@russianathens) October 27, 2025
Tradition and memory
The October 28 parade is an important part of the city life of Thessaloniki. It unites schools, families and veterans around the memory of the events of 1940, recalling the importance of civic solidarity and historical memory.
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