More than 1 million Israelis and tourists are expected in Jerusalem next week for the holy city’s celebration of Jerusalem Day.
This year’s festivities will span an entire week beginning Sunday, with Jerusalem Day itself starting Thursday at sundown. They are part of the 20- month-long Jerusalem 3,000 celebrations marking the third millennium since the founding of King David’s capital.
Jerusalem Week will begin with the inauguration of a Peruvian pre-Columbian ceramic exhibition at the International Convention Center.
The exhibit, a special tribute to Jerusalem from the people of Peru, will include many rare pieces, some dating back to the time of King David.
The week’s festivities will include two musical extravaganzas, a huge street carnival, and a Jerusalem Solidarity March to the Western Wall.
Due to the large number of people expected, and the potential for terrorist attacks, security is expected to be tighter than usual during the week-long festival.
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