Liberation Day in Domazlice

Monday, May 5, 2025 (All day)


Lt. Col. Matt Konop held aloft in celebration by citizens of Domazlice, Czech Republic.

On May 5 in Two Rivers, the United States and Czech flags fly side by side; it’s Liberation Day in Domazlice.

Eighty years ago, an advance unit from Gen. Patton’s Third Army rolled into the town, the German occupiers fleeing before it or taken prisoner.

Lt. Col. Matt Konop of Two Rivers led that advance party and liberated his ancestral hometown from Nazi occupation.

The townspeople proclaimed, “We are liberated by one of our own!”

Two Rivers and Domazlice share a special relationship as Sister Cities.

Read more about Lt. Col. Konop.

Read about the 2024 dedication of the sculpture, Friendship Table, located in front of City Hall.

 

Liberation Day schedule in Czech featuring photo of Lt. Col. Konop held aloft upon the shoulders of townspeople.