CHICAGO – Perfect weather in Chicago greeted large crowds on August 23-25 at the three-day celebration of Ukraine’s independence. This year’s events were attended by the largest number of spectators yet.
On Friday, August 23, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Illinois Division (UCCA) hosted an official ceremony at Chicago’s Daley Plaza. The dramatic effect of the U.S. and Ukrainian flags reflected in the facades of the glass and steel skyscrapers surrounding the plaza served as the background for the singing of the national anthems by Ukrainian singer Olga Tsvyntarna, who provided a powerful musical interpretation.