How many people participated in the Independence March in Warsaw? First data is available

The Independence March this year saw attendance figures reported at 250,000 by the city, while organizers claimed up to a million participants. Onet's independent analysis estimated 120,000 to 160,000 attendees based on camera footage. The march began towards the Poniatowski Bridge, with discrepancies in attendance numbers being a recurring theme each year. Last year, the city estimated 100,000 participants, while organizers claimed 300,000. Warsaw's Mayor noted that the event was peaceful, aside from some fireworks violations.

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