Danube Day in Serbia

A young girl crouches by the water’s edge on a pebbled beach, gently placing a small paper boat into the water. — A young girl crouches by the water’s edge, gently releasing a small paper boat into the Danube.

Learn more about what we did to get active for 'Our Danube - Our Future' this summer in Serbia!

Serbia’s Danube Day 2025 celebrations were part of the broader Expo 2027 Belgrade vision:

Danube Day Regatta – Novi Sad
On 29 June 2025, the traditional Vode Vojvodine Regatta returned to the Danube at Štrand in Novi Sad, bringing together river lovers for a day of celebration.

Cleaning the Danube Shoreline – Belgrade
Several clean-up and heritage promotion events were held throughout June and focused on:

Danube's ecological and cultural importance
Showcasing Serbia’s tourism and nautical potential

Danube Guardians Workshops – Belgrade
Workshops for children and the public took place to build awareness of ecological challenges and water protection

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Contact & further information

For the latest news, please contact Serbia's country coordinators:

Mirjana Milosevic of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Directorate for Water at: @email

A group of children gather around a table at an outdoor craft workshop, creating art projects with wooden pieces and colourful decorations.

A young girl paints a colourful scene with umbrellas and water on a large sheet of paper during an outdoor art activity.

Two people ride horses along a grassy riverbank while others sit on benches enjoying the view across the calm water.

A group of children and adults stand on a stage holding certificates and Danube Day tote bags, smiling and waving during an award ceremony outdoors.

People of all ages gather on a sandy beach at dusk, holding glowing paper lanterns as they prepare to release them into the evening sky.

Two smiling children wearing white event shirts pose together outdoors, holding a large blue photo frame with logos and Serbian text promoting the Danube and EXPO 2027.

Children sit on mats outdoors, drawing and painting with the help of adults during an art activity on a sunny day.

A group of children and adults wearing matching white shirts pose outdoors with their arms raised in celebration between two event banners on a sunny day.

Two young sailors prepare their small sailboat at the water’s edge; one adjusts the boat on a dolly while the other runs ahead in sailing gear and a life jacket.