Father's Day Festival

Fathers’ Meeting is an annual event in Latvia, organized by the Parents’ Organization for Moms and Dads, dedicated to the role of the father in the family and in raising children. It is a platform where Latvian fathers and experts discuss topics about the role of the father in the home, division of labor in the family, doing housework, as well as fathers’ involvement in child care and education.

The Fathers’ Meeting is organized as a preparation for families for the Father’s Day parade and festival, and is attended by both well-known fathers and various experts — psychiatrists, social workers, athletes, actors, etc.

The discussions focus on the father’s involvement in daily housework, division of responsibilities and duties in the family, as well as the father’s role in the life and upbringing of the child. The event also discusses the role of fathers in building children’s relationships and the importance of the father’s mental and physical strength in the family.

The Father’s Day Parade in Riga is an annual festive event dedicated to fathers and their role in the family. The parade begins at the Freedom Monument and will lead along Brīvības Street to Vērmanes Dārz, where the Father’s Day Festival will continue with various activities and concerts. The National Guard Orchestra is an integral part of the parade. The orchestra’s parade on Father’s Day is a musical festive event, led by Major Andis Karelis. The orchestra plays patriotic and military marches and other compositions, which add to the solemnity and create a special atmosphere for this day.

The Father’s Day Festival in Riga is an annual family event organized with the aim of honoring fathers, thanking them and highlighting the importance of the father’s role in the life of a child and family.

The group “Labvēlīgais tips” will entertain visitors on stage. The program also includes dance performances, martial arts demonstrations and a new talk segment “Dad on Stage”, in which famous fathers will share their stories. There will also be a big lottery.

Throughout the park from 12:00 to 16:00, families will be able to participate in a variety of activities. There will be sports entertainment, such as a dad’s strength test, tire rolling, football and scout classes. In creative workshops, you can make congratulations for dads and plaster medals, as well as draw portraits of dads. There will also be various large-format and board games, a brain-challenging zone and a special zone for the youngest with appropriate games and a baby crawling championship. Visitors will be able to try large-format attractions, such as a rotating house and archery, as well as get to know and try out unusual forms of martial arts. Photo corners will be set up in the park, and the tradition of giving oak saplings to fathers will continue. There will also be an opportunity to obtain useful information from the State Police, municipal police and firefighters.