Warsaw Independence Day celebrations and street closures

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1. 11 Nov 1918Background

   Poland regains independence on 11 November 1918 after 123 years of partitions

   On 11 November 1918, as World War I ended, Józef Piłsudski took command of Polish forces in Warsaw and Poland re-emerged as a state.

2. 1 Jan 1989Background

   11 November restored as Poland's National Independence Day in 1989

   In 1989, as communist rule was ending, Poland reinstated 11 November as its national holiday marking the regaining of independence in 1918.

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   11 Nov

   Warsaw on Independence Day: closed streets, a run and a weapons ban

   Ceremonies on Piłsudski Square, a run, a festival and detours for buses and trams: here is what Warsaw has planned for 11 November.