Indepedence Day in Finland is December 6th, a day commemmorated by Finnish expats around the world. This year, Hilldale Lutheran Church in partnership with the Pelimmanni Folk Orchestra is organizing the Finnish community’s celebrations on Sunday 2 December.  The service begins at 11 am with the Finnish Veteran’s Colour Guard, followed by music performed by the Pelimmannit. The Hilldale Church Choir will then perform, with speeches given and medals of recognition presented after. Everyone is welcome for coffee and cake afterwards.