Every year on June 12, Finland celebrates the founding day of the capital — Helsinki Day (Finnish). Helsinki-päivä).
On this day, the city is filled with a truly large and noisy holiday, in which people of all ages are involved, they can watch, listen, and try a lot of interesting things.
The city center becomes especially crowded and noisy, filled with music and many festive performances. The celebration is opened by the mayor of the city, drinking a cup of coffee in the courtyard of the municipality building. Then all festive events begin.
Excursions are organized for residents and guests of Helsinki telling about the history of the city, and all museums open their doors to visitors for free.
Concerts take place in Kaivopuisto and other places. On this day there is especially a lot of entertainment for families with children — admission to the Linnanmäki amusement park is free.
The city of Helsinki was founded in 1550, and the city's first birthday party was celebrated on June 12, 1959.