4.12.2025 | Independence Day parade routes in Helsinki

28.11.2025 | Finland’s Independence Day events will cause changes in traffic arrangements, public transport routes and pedestrian traffic in Helsinki. The police will have a visible presence in the city centre to ensure the smooth flow of events and and maintain public order.

30.11.2023 | The police will safeguard Independence Day events in Helsinki on 6 December

29.11.2019 | On Finland's Independence Day, the police will secure peaceful freedom of assembly and freedom of speech for everyone.

30.11.2021 | Independence Day festivities and demonstrations will affect traffic in the city centre on 6 December 2021. Aviation will be restricted in the centre of Helsinki on Independence Day between 6 am and 10 pm. This restriction applies to both manned and unmanned aviation.

5.9.2018 | The National Police Board has resolved a complaint relating to last Independence Day – No errors involved in relocation of children's event, participation of the Nordic Resistance Movement in demonstrations was possible

28.2.2023 | The use of camera drones has become a part of daily operations for the police in Finland. Drones provide the police with eyes in the sky, and even help save lives.

13.8.2026 | U.S. Embassy in Finland's reception may impact traffic in Kaivopuisto

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