Commemoration of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade's Contribution to Operation Market Garden

Name: Commemoration of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade's Contribution to Operation Market Garden
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Kerkstraat 27, Driel

took place · 10 Oct 2026

Kerkstraat 27, Driel

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In Driel, the contribution of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade to Operation Market Garden is commemorated, 82 years after the historic operation.

About the event: Commemoration of the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade's Contribution to Operation Market Garden

82nd edition

Edition 2026

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Polish paratroopers landed in Driel (1944)

Fallen Polish soldiers commemorated at monument

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Location: Polenplein (Plac Polski), center of Driel
Free admission - no ticket required
Program includes wreath-laying at the monuments and speeches
Polish mass in the R.K. church H. Maria Geboorte, Kerkstraat 27, Driel
Organized by Stichting Driel-Polen; info via driel-polen.nl or +31 (0)6-87434490
Information center Stichting Driel-Polen open year-round for background on the Polish brigade
Solemn, sober commemoration - appropriate clothing and respectful conduct are expected

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