The inauguration ceremony of the President of the Republic of Finland will be held on Friday, 1 March 2024. The inauguration ceremony will impact traffic in the centre of Helsinki between 11 am and 1:30 pm.
The Mannerheimintie street will be closed to traffic in front of the Parliament House at 11:40 and 1 pm. The front of the Presidential Palace will be closed to traffic around 1 pm.
“The interruptions to traffic will not be long but will cause short-term congestions. We recommend people driving cars to avoid the area on Friday noon,” says Superintendent Jari Kaikko from the Helsinki Police Department.
The public can follow the guard of honour's inspection in front of the Parliament House in Mannerheimintie between 11:50 am and 1 pm. The presidential couple's greeting from the balcony of the Presidential Palace can be followed in the Market Square around 1:10 pm.
The police will be directing traffic at the scene.
More information: President of the Republic of Finland to be inaugurated on 1 March 2024 - Presidentti
