Ukrainian Independence Day marked with events in Calgary and Edmonton

Newcomers from Ukraine were among the performers at Calgary's Ukrainian Day in the Park Saturday.

Newcomers from Ukraine were among the performers at Calgary's Ukrainian Day in the Park Saturday.

The event was one of several marking Ukrainian Independence Day in the city.

Food and Ukrainian items were also on sale, with proceeds going to support groups in Ukraine.

The day serves as an educational one for people wanting to know more about the local community, and how to get involved.

Around the same time, hundreds of people ran around Prince's Island Park to mark Ukrainian Independence Day.

Running across the Peace Bridge, the 3.2 "Forward to Victory" charity run honoured 32 years of Ukrainian independence.