Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania (February 24, 2023)

 

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania (February 24, 2023) 

 

Location:  Various locations from Cathedral Square moving west along Gediminas Avenue towards Independence Square, Vilnius, Lithuania.   

 

Event:  A demonstration to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will take place today, February 24, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The demonstration will begin at Cathedral Square at 4:30 p.m., move along Gediminas Avenue towards Parliament from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and conclude with a government-sponsored event in Independence Square from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

Actions to Take: 

 

·        Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. 

·        Maintain an appropriate level of personal security awareness. 

·        Monitor local media for updates. 

 

For Assistance: 

U.S. Embassy Vilnius, Lithuania 

Akmenu g. 6
Vilnius, Lithuania
LT-03106
Telephone: +(370) (5) 266-5600 
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(370) (5) 266 5500 

 

State Department – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444     

ConSec@state.gov

https://lt.usembassy.gov/ 

 

U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs

+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444     

Lithuania Country Information

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