On Saturday, the victims of the June deportation were remembered. In Nõmme, Tallinn, mourning ribbons were tied at railway stations. At 10 am, a memorial ceremony took place at the June deportation memorial.
At 12 pm, a second ceremony began at Tallinn's Liiva Cemetery. Wreaths and candles were laid at the memorial to the victims of the Red Terror. Government representatives gave speeches. The Tallinn Police Orchestra performed music.
In the afternoon, people gathered at the Maarjamäe Memorial to the Victims of Communism. At 3:30 pm, new name plaques were unveiled. They are dedicated to the victims whose fates were revealed through the work of the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory.
At 4 pm, an official ceremony took place in the Home Garden of the memorial. Speeches were given by Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Minister of Justice Liisa Pakosta. A memorial service was conducted by the bishop of EELK. The Tallinn Boys' Choir also performed.
In addition to the events, visual installations can be seen in Tallinn. Tammsaare Park features a photo story about the deportations. Information boards are on Freedom Square. Across Estonia, memorial events organized by Memento Estonia are taking place. Wreaths were laid at both Liiva Cemetery and the Maarjamäe Memorial in memory of the victims.