Starting from the 7th of May, 2009, and for the whole summer season, Lviv will be in the center of attention. Numerous events will be holding in Lviv, devoted to its 753rd anniversary.  The Lviv City Council has reported about the parade which will be initiated by about 5,000 participants. Among them, there are children, actors in a dresses of knights, monks, literature heroes,  youth and sport organizations, national dancing groups, and others. The guests from Poland, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rumania and Germany will take part in greeting Lviv too.

Recently Lviv was given the status of Cultural capital of Ukraine.