The city of Ivanić-Grad and the Association of Homeland War Associations of Ivanić-Grad are organising the marking of the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Homeland War and the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Vukovar and Škabrnja, under the title 'Path of Light 2026'. The commemoration will take place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
Citizens will gather to pay tribute to the fallen, missing and deceased Croatian defenders, as well as civilian victims of the Homeland War. Special respect will be shown to the victims of Vukovar and Škabrnja. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Battle of Vukovar.
The commemorative programme begins with a gathering at the Memorial to Fallen Croatian Defenders from 17:15 to 17:30. At 17:30, wreaths will be laid and candles lit at the Memorial. Following this, a column for the 'Path of Light' will form and proceed towards Vukovarska Street.
The route of the column is: Park of Croatian Defenders – Školska Street (along the promenade and pavement by the cemetery) – Vukovarska Street. Candles will be placed along Vukovarska Street. Participants will symbolically light the path of remembrance by lighting candles.
A Mass will be held at 19:00 in the parish church of St Peter the Apostle. All citizens, associations, institutions and organisations are invited to join the commemoration.
