The event was followed with a wreath-laying at the grave of Marshal Mannerheim at Heitaniemi Cemetary, after which a fleet of Nighthawk fighter jets gave an aerobatic performance. The Finnish Navy Orchestra also gave a performance in the morning. 

Highlights of the day's events will be broadcast on YLE TV1 at 5:10pm today. 

You can see more photos from today's flag-raising by scrolling through the gallery. 

Image Credit: Lehtikuva