Accompanied by a group of young cyclists from the Malta Cyclists’ Federation the

party leaves Luqa Airport for Valletta.

1pm: The party arrive at City Gate, Valletta where they are welcomed by the Mayor of Valletta, Dr Paul Borg Olivier.

The party will proceed to the Presidential Palace accompanied by youth representatives, a group of sprinters and young cyclists. The EU flag is carried open by four representatives flanked by four Malta flags.

1.10pm: The President and

other members of the EU

Accession Celebrations Organising Committee together with the chairman and members of the National Youth Council welcome the party at the front door of the Presidential Palace.

1.15pm: The party accompanied by the president and members of the EU Accession Celebrations Organising Committee, together with the chairman and members of the National Youth Council and representatives of the youth organisations meet the President of Malta.

The two youth representatives will present the official EU flag to be used in the celebrations to Dr Eddie Fenech Adami who will in turn present the EU Flag and the Flag of Malta to the President of the EU Accession Celebrations Organising Committee.

Both flags are to be posted at the Presidential Palace until 30 April.

Performances at Great Siege Square, Valletta

6.30pm: Various performances by local artistes, singers and performers at Great Siege Square, Valletta (6.30-8.30pm).