After two years of restrictions and closures, the Independence Day events in Rishon Lezion are back in full force. The municipality and the municipal society bring back the independence celebrations with stages of performances throughout the city with performances of songs by Maimon, Mosh Ben Ari, local bands, fireworks and more. In addition, on Independence Day 5.5, there will be a happening for all the families at the beach, and at the end of the holiday, there will be a festive reception for IDF honorees and a performance of Maimon songs.
Events on the eve of Independence Day Wednesday 4.5.22
The Moshava Garden Stage
Moderator: Oded Munster
20:30 Performances by the municipal bands: Mishor Hanof Community Center under the direction of Shira Dahan, Center, Neurim Community under the direction of Little Levy, Community Center Ganei Rishon under the direction of Coral Segal Danon, Community Center Revivim under the direction of Ortal Levy and Vocal Development School led by Shuli Koren
21:00 Maimonides songs
21:40 Performance by the body rhythm band
21:50 First Live Entrepreneur – Performances by local artists
Fireworks
22:20 Eliad
Amphiark Stage Rishon Lezion – Golda Meir Street
Moderator: Adam Sharon
In Stampa: A unique original production for Independence Day “Voice and Honor for the IDF”. A salute to our dear soldiers that weaves together the best songs written about soldiers, soldiers and performed by soldiers. On one stage the best Hebrew songs performed by 200 singers and dancers Of the municipal society from the age of six to the age of eighty and starring: Tuvia Tzafir and Tal Musari.
Featuring: Singing groups: “Beaches” conducted by Ofir Shimoni, “Vineyards” conducted by Yair Klinger, “Seagulls” conducted by Rivka Bar, the representative dance troupes “Gvanim” under the artistic direction of Ilana Segev, “Alma” under the artistic direction of Varda Shoval, “Dane squre” under the direction of Racheli Friedman, “Alvin Club” Ballroom Dance School under the direction of Lucy Weiman, the representative youth band “Kol Rishon” directed by Lior Vidushinsky
22:15 Fireworks – Estimated time
Stage Park Neot Shikma
Moderator: Danny Kamushevich
20:30 – Local forces: Nitzanim Community Center led by Lilach Levy, Neve Dekalim Community Center led by Ortal Levy, Neot Shikma Community Center – led by Ortal Levy, Neot Ashalim Community Center led by Sivan Katzir and a community vineyard tender led by Dana Katz.
21:00 – Mosh Ben Ari
21:40 Live First – Tal Gadsi
22:00 Fireworks – Estimated time
22:15 – Marina Maximilian Blumin
Ramat Eliyahu Stage – Abba Hillel Silver Street, adjacent to the community center
20:30 – Spottoral
21:00 – Sheila Ben Saadoun
21:40 Fireworks (approximate time)
21:50 Local forces – Ramat Eliyahu Community Center
Vocal Voice Singing and Development School run by Shuli Koren Regonis
22:20 – Hezi Peretz – in a Mediterranean show with all the contemporary hits
East Housing Stage – Community Center plaza
Moderator – Rafael Jerby
20:30 – Children’s artist
21:00 Dana Lapidot
21:40 Local Forces: Mizrahi Community Center managed by Liat Shabbat and Alumim Community Center led by Karen Wade
21:50 First Live Entrepreneur – Ofir Hadas
22:10 Fireworks (approximate time)
22:20 – Human wave
Cyclamen stage – Yaakov Ben Sira Street
Moderator – Lior Ben David
20:30 – Mia Suleiman
20:50 – First Live – Twisted Mind
21:00 – Ella Lee
21:40 – Fireworks (approximate time)
22:10 Raviv Fiddler
Man of the Year, Singer of the Year and Breakthrough of the Year in Music for 2021 in the premiere!
In the past year, Raviv Fiddler has become the most successful and intriguing singer in the music industry in Israel, thanks to his special songs that have become
Mega hits, a great truth he brings in his music and one voice, unique and special that can not be ignored.
A show accompanied by Raviv’s band in which he will perform the best hits – “Shards” (Song of the Year for 2021), “We will complete everything”, “Wants peace”, “Deep water” and other hits .. along with surprising covers of especially favorite songs.
Independence Day Events Thursday 5.5
Seaside
“I’m Israeli – Happening for the whole family at the beach between 12: 00-15: 00
In the program: activities for families about childhood games, a procession of drummers, merry-go-rounds, soap bubbles, free popsicle distribution stands and more surprises
City Hall Square
The mayor salutes the residents of the city in a celebration of independence
At 19:30 in the plaza of the City Hall, a reception by Mayor Raz Kinstlich.
At 20:30 in the Colony Garden – the mayor will award honorary awards to outstanding soldiers from the city.
Performance by the singer – Maimon songs accompanied by the Rishon Lezion Israeli Symphony Orchestra conducted by: Rotem Nir.
Road closures on the eve of Independence Day 4.5.22 between 18: 00-24: 00
city center
Herzl Street From the corner of the Gallows to the Carmel from south to north, it will not be possible to turn right from Gallows Street to Herzl Street
Bialik Street from the reader.
Herzl Street from Carmel Street to Ein Hakora Street from both directions
Mohliver Street from the corner of Asher Levin Street to the corner of Rothschild, beyond Carmel Street will only be possible through the underground parking lot
Rothschild Street from the corner of Jabotinsky to the corner of Herzl Street in both directions
Rabbi Singer Street will not compromise its left turn to Rothschild Street
Weitzbard Street will not be allowed to turn right onto Rothschild Street
A parked vehicle will be towed to the Gan Nahum parking lot
East of the city
Cyclamen – Orna Porat Street from both directions
Shikun Mizrah – D. Yaakov Jarupi from the Ghetto Uprising to Ezra Street
A parked vehicle will be towed to the Gan Nahum parking lot
West of the city
A parked vehicle will be towed to the Beit Maccabi parking lot
Kiryat Rishon – Golda Meir Street until the revival took place from east to west
Silver, New Jersey Community Street to Abba Hillel Street Silver Ramat Eliyahu – Abba Hillel Silver Street, corner of Zalman Shneur to Galim Street, Menachem Poznansky St. to Abba Hillel Street
A parked vehicle will be towed to the Ahuzat Rishonim parking lot
Neot Shikma – Gedoli Yisrael Street from the corner of Chaim Barlev to Martin Buber in both directions, Hebrew Poetry Street from the poet Rachel Street in both directions.
Neve Hof – Air Force Street From the corner of Koresh St. in both directions A parked vehicle will be towed to the parking lot on Haim Bar Lev Street in front of Neve Dekalim
A parked vehicle will be towed to the beach parking lot in the northern section
Closing of streets on the day of Independence Day 5.5.22 between 17: 30-24: 00
city center
Herzl Street from the corner of Carmel Street to the corner of Rothschild Street (near Discount Bank) will be closed to traffic and parking of vehicles from north to south
A parked vehicle will be towed to the Gan Nahum parking lot.
Parking lots for the well-being of the celebrants:
Gan HaMoshava – Zadal parking lot – for a fee
Eastern Housing – Pool Parking
Shikma Park – parking lot on Haim Bar Lev Street – in front of Neve Dekalim
Kiryat Rishon – Beit Maccabi parking lot
Ramat Eliyahu – Ahuzat Rishonim parking lot