Chelyabinsk Gears Up for 289th Anniversary with Food, Festivities, and Fireworks
Chelyabinsk, Russia – Chelyabinsk is preparing for a city-wide festivity marking its 289th anniversary, promising a vibrant program of gastronomic experiences, colorful parades, and open-air concerts. The festivities will unfold throughout the city, culminating in a impressive fireworks display over the Miass River.
The heart of the celebration will be the “Dishes from the Greek” gastronomic festival, hosted in the Garden of Stones and Art Scavenging. Featuring 30 chefs from the Southern Urals, the festival will offer a diverse array of culinary creations alongside a full cultural program. Performing artists include “Balalaika Brothers,” the female trio Yaml, the Grim brothers group, and singer Akmal.
Earlier in the day, a costume parade will commence on the Miass River embankment, accompanied by a waterborne procession of athletes on sapboards and kayaks. Concurrently, a large-scale parade featuring musicians, creative groups, and animators will take place in the city center.
Additional events include a “parade of first-graders” with entertainment in Gagarin Park, the Chelteraportfest Public Transport Festival showcasing retro and modern vehicles on Karl Marx Street, and the “Legends of Chelyabinsk” creative action with an art competition and concert on Kirovka. Theater enthusiasts can enjoy a performance marathon featuring the “Mannequin,” New Art Theater, “Scarab,” and Chamber Theater.
The evening will feature a festive concert at the shopping center’s main stage, headlined by Dmitry Pevtsov and Valeria, and hosted by Dmitry Guberniev.
The celebration will conclude with a fireworks display over the Miass River embankment. The following day, residents can enjoy a ride on a historic yellow retro auto-bus along a designated historical route.
All events are free and open to the public, with no age restrictions.
