The events opened at the Children’s Stage, with The Pninei Hasharon Entertainment Troupe, who sang and hosted the Children’s Channel star, Meirav Feldman and the Shminiya and Michael Lewis, actor and winner of Dancing with Stars; the 2010 Supplementary Education Dance Troupes, and the winning songs from the 19th annual children’s song festival.

On the main stage,  the Raanana Dance Academy performed, as well as Tislam and Lior Farchi. On the youth stage, starting from 01:00, were performances by Hadag Nachash, Hakartel, Mercedes Bend, and the winners of the youth bands competition:  the Britannia Band and Hani Lerner.

On the Hassidic Music Stage, there was dancing with Amiran Dvir and his band, guest performer, Elchai Refuah from Kochav Nolad 7, soul music, Chassidic tunes and folk music, Pirchei Raanana Boys Choir, Renanot  Girls’ Choir.

The Moshava Stage, located at the Yad LaBanim Plaza, there was an evening of Israeli music hosted by Tzlil Biran and the Gaya band:  “Beautiful Canaan Nights”,  folk-dancing led by Yankeleh Ziv.

On the next day, the municipality’s traditional dance parade was held along Ahuza Street.  This year’s theme, is “International Dance Carnival – Different Shades of Israeli Dance”.  

Rounding up the Independence Day festivities was the festive concert – “If We Will Know How to Love” held at the Raanana Park Amphitheater.  It was attended by Mayor Nahum Hofree and included the favorite love songs of all ages, performed by the Raanana Symphonette, conducted by Ziv Kozoharo and performances by David D’Or, Harel Skat, Karin Shifrin – Sofran.  Hosted by Natan Datner.