On August 5, 2018 in Odessa celebrate the 77th anniversary of the heroic defense of the city from the Nazi invaders during the Second World War. For its heroic defense in the period from August 5 to October 16, 1941 Odessa became one of the first Hero Cities.

On occasion of the memorable date in the Central Park of Culture and Rest named after T. Shevchenko on the Walk of fame was held the solemn ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers at the monument to Unknown Sailor. The event was attended by city and regional authorities, deputies, representatives of various arms of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, law enforcement agencies, veterans, clergy and public.

The laying was accompanied by weapons salute.