The European Commission led the way.
Today we mark the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way.
— European Commission ?? (@EU_Commission) August 23, 2019
Around two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania formed a 600km long human chain, demonstrating their unity in their efforts towards freedom.
They helped overcome divisions and unify Europe. #BalticWay30 pic.twitter.com/M5X1zbCidh
Incoming Commission President Ursula von der Leyen added her own personal message.
Congrats to the Balts! #BalticWay30 - what a great demonstration of citizens in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania who stood up for a free and democratic future! ?????? These are true European values. Today all of Europe can be proud of your courage and determination. ??
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) August 23, 2019
The United States embassy in Rīga uploaded a special video to its YouTube channel.
The United Kingdom's embassy also had a video, with ambassador to Latvia Keith Shannon giving a brief history lesson, along with the UK's other Baltic ambassadors.
Thirty years ago, two million people joined hands across the Baltic States to demand freedom. Today the UK Ambassadors to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania commemorate it together with the peoples of the three Baltic States. #BalticWay30 #baltijasceļš30 #LV100 @KeithShannonFCO pic.twitter.com/afWyICH7lt
— UK in Latvia (@UKinLatvia) August 23, 2019
Meanwhile the French embassy noted its participation in a flower-laying ceremony at the Freedom Monument.
30 ans de la Voie Balte : participation de la chargée d’affaires de l’Ambassade de France à la cérémonie de dépôt des fleurs au Monument de la Liberté. pic.twitter.com/MADcdd6UZM
— AmbaFrance Lettonie (@FrancijaLatvija) August 23, 2019
The Spanish embassy was there too and posted a message of congratulations.
Apsveicam Latviju trīsdesmitajā akcijas #BaltijasCeļš gadadienā. Todien, 1989.gada 23.augustā, cilvēki sadevās rokās, izveidojot ķēdi vairāk kā 600 kilometru garumā, tādējādi apliecinot Baltijas tautu vienotību un to vēlēšanos pievienoties Eiropai. pic.twitter.com/RYg6bAnWrP
— EmbajadaEspañaLetonia (@EmbajadaEspRiga) August 23, 2019
LTV reported an eye-catching celebration by the famous Aerodium company, which simulates freefall skydiving.
Īpašu sveicienu Baltijas ceļa 30. gadadienā sūta @AERODIUMTECH! Lidotāji vienojās brīvības lidojumā ar augstu paceltiem Latvijas, Lietuvas un Igaunijas karogiem. #Baltijasceļš30 ?????? pic.twitter.com/kPZplqgzpR
— LTV Ziņu dienests (@ltvzinas) August 23, 2019
And of course Latvia's president offered some thoughts of his own.
The flags of three Baltic States are flying over the Holy Spirit Tower of Riga Castle to mark the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way. More information: https://t.co/Tk8kPo6SQb pic.twitter.com/Z0VOgBQ0oo
— Valsts prezidents (@Rigas_pils) August 23, 2019
