November 11 marked the 106th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence. Celebrations began early, with cities across the country organizing commemorative events. In Wrocław, festivities started as early as Saturday, with one of the events involving residents cleaning up their neighborhood. In Rzeszów on Monday morning, a balloon raised a red flag high into the sky. In Katowice, the national anthem was sung at a stadium, while in Kraków, it was played from the tower of St. Mary’s Church. Parades marched through Gdańsk and other cities.