- Rejoice, let us all rejoice, because Independence Day, November 11th, is a day of joy for all Poles. When, nearly a quarter of a century ago, together with the host and hostess and the late Paweł Adamowicz, we decided to organize the first November 11th parade, here in Gdańsk, we didn't think that this joyful way, full of smiles and good feelings, this joyful way of celebrating Independence Day would spread so quickly throughout the country. This is important, because independence is for everyone - stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the celebrations on the occasion of the National Independence Day in Gdańsk.