Events on Rynek Glowny Central Square in Krakow

List of Yearly Outdoor Events on Krakow's Grand Square, Rynek Glowny 

The central square of Krakow, Rynek Glowny, is a must for all visitors to the city. Diners value its countless restaurants and nobody can miss architectural glories and historical monuments of the famous plaza. Also, Rynek Glowny is the venue for Krakow's most important outdoor events such as open-air concerts, shows, and markets. 

The following is a list of regular yearly events planned for Rynek Glowny, the central square of Krakow. It may also be a venue for other events on special permission from the municipal government. 

January 

• The WOSP charity concert (Wielka Orkiestra Swiatecznej Pomocy) and collection.  

March 

• The Kosciuszko Running Race. 

• Easter market.

April

• Concert commemorating the anniversary of Pope John Paul II death 

May 

• Day of non-governmental organizations. 

• The Juwenalia student festival.

• Science festival. 

June 

• City of Krakow Festival. 

• Parade of the Cock Fraternity and the Enthronement of the Cock King. 

• Lajkonik historical pageant 

• The 'March to the Square' walk race. 

• Dragons parade.

July 

• New Orleans Sunday (a parade and concerts of traditional jazz).

• Festival of street theaters.

August 

• Anniversary of the Pilsudski's legions.

• Folk art fair.  

October 

• Celebration of the anniversary of the liberation of Krakow. 

November

• Celebration of the Independence Day on November 11

December 

• Christmas market. 

• Krakow Christmas Crib Contest. 

• Christmas feast for the poor. 

• Bethlehem peace light. 

• New Year's Eve's open-air party. 

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