Salyut Navy Day in St. Petersburg today: what time, where to watch, live broadcast

On Sunday, July 28, the celebration of the Navy Day will take place in St. Petersburg. In honor of this event, a large-scale parade of warships will be held in the Northern Capital, and the celebration will end with a colorful fireworks display. Read about what time it starts and where to watch it in the Izvestia article.

What time will the Rostral Columns be lit in the evening

One of the striking traditions of the Navy Day in the Northern Capital is the lighting of Rostral Columns. Huge torches are lit on them only on special occasions. For example, in 2024, lights were lit in honor of the 10th anniversary of the reunification of Crimea with Russia and on Victory Day.

On July 28, the torches on the Rostral Columns will be lit twice. The first time was at 10:00 Moscow time during the Navy parade. The second time in the evening is at 21:00. The fire will burn for two and a half hours.

What time is the fireworks in St. Petersburg today?

A salute in honor of Navy Day on July 28 will be launched from the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress. The light show will begin at 22:30 Moscow time, after the end of the main concert program.

How to watch the Navy Day fireworks from the ship

One of the best views of the festive fireworks in honor of the Navy Day opens from the sides of motor ships and boats. Various sightseeing agencies, as well as private entrepreneurs in St. Petersburg, provide services for organizing such walks. However, seats should be booked in advance, as riverboat tickets are in high demand during the holiday.

You can also admire the pyrotechnic show from the shore. The most popular viewing platforms are located on Dvortsovaya Embankment, Troitskiy, Dvortsovy and Birzhevy Bridges, as well as on the spit of Vasilyevsky Island.

It is better to arrive there in advance in order to have time to take a place with a good view. In addition, it is important to make sure in advance that the chosen location will be available for visiting during the holiday.

Salyut SPB July 28, 2024: live broadcast

You can watch the Navy Day fireworks in St. Petersburg not only on the streets of the Northern Capital, but also at home. The pyrotechnic show will be shown live on local TV channels, as well as major media outlets. The broadcast will also be available on the Izvestia website.

Earlier, Izvestia told how the celebration of the Day of the Workers of the Marine and River Fleet is taking place in Russia.