Zagreb City Day celebrated with tradition and community spirit

Zagreb (Photo credit: M. Gašparović/Zagreb Tourist Board)

ZAGREB, 31, May 2024 – The capital of Croatia celebrated its special day on Friday. 

Zagreb City Day is celebrated on May 31st, coinciding with the feast of Our Lady of the Stone Gate. Historically, the date for this celebration varied, but since 1999, it has been permanently tied to the city’s patroness. 

On May 31, 1731, the painting of Our Lady miraculously survived a devastating fire, cementing this date in the city’s history.

Kamenita vrata/Stone Gate Zagreb (Photo: Croativ/CC BY-SA 4.0)

This year, as every year, Zagreb City Day was marked by a variety of programs and concerts organised by the City of Zagreb, city institutions, and companies.

The Zagreb Tourist Board also organised a series of activities, The Changing of the Guard by the Cravat Regiment, Zagreb Time Machine events, performances by folklore ensembles, children’s theatre performances and special city tours.

(Photo: I. Kralj/Zagreb Tourist Board)

In collaboration with ZET (Zagreb Electric Tram), the “Music Control” project was held again this year, featuring orchestra members performing in Zagreb trams. 

Awards

Today, a traditional awards ceremony took place at the Old City Hall. During this ceremony, Mayor Tomislav Tomašević presented the City of Zagreb Awards to deserving individuals and institutions, recognising their contributions to the city.

Mayor Tomašević with this year’s winers (Photo: Grad Zagreb)

This year’s celebrations offered something for everyone to enjoy while honouring the rich history and culture of Zagreb.