Spain Independence Day 2024: Date, Celebration, Interesting Facts (La Fiesta Nacional de España!)
Spain Independence Day or National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) or Hispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad) is an annual national public holiday in Spain. The day is celebrated all over the country with a lot of interest and participation by mass people. It commemorates the event of Christopher Columbus when he first set foot in the Americas in 1492. Spain Independence Day is a great day to celebrate for all types of people in the country.
Spain Independence Day 2024 Date
Spain Independence Day is celebrated on the 12th of October every year. The day is a very special day for Spanish people when almost everything remains closed in Spain. This day is known as Columbus Day in the USA Día de la Raza in various Hispanic American countries. The day is also celebrated as the day of the Armed Forces in Spain. A lot of memories are associated with the celebration of the day from its commencement.
Today also:
- National Gumbo Day
- National Fossil Day
- National Freethought Day
- World Arthritis Day
- National Vermont Day
- Happy National Farmers Day
- World Rheumatic Day
- National Savings Day
Important and Interesting Facts about Spain Independence Day
There are a lot of interesting and important facts regarding Spain Independence Day. This is such a day that is also celebrated as many other events such as National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) or Hispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad). Below are some of the important and interesting facts about this day:
- The day commemorates the arrival of Columbus in the Americas.
- Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas on the morning of October 12th, 1492.
- The king of Spain supervises the raising of the Spanish national flag on this day.
- The flag raising event by the king happened in the center of Madrid.
- The king and the prime minister lead a military parade after completing the flag raising event.
- Different planes of armed forces perform aerobatics above the parade route.
- These planes also display yellow and red smoke to represent the flag of Spain.
Check also: Spain Independence Day Wishes, Messages & Quotes
Celebration of Spain Independence Day
Spain Independence Day is one of the most important days for the people of Spain. So most of the people in the country celebrate the day with mass interest and start to get prepared from a few days before the event. Every person tries their best from their position to best celebrate the day. The day started with the raising of the flag of Spain in the center of Madrid by the king of the country.
After that, the king and the prime minister lead a military parade where different military units and various military vehicles participate in the parade. A lot of planes of the Spain Armed Forces perform beautiful aerobatics above the parade route. These planes also display yellow and red smoke to represent the flag of Spain. A lot of people enjoy this beautiful display and cherish the moment with smiles and shout.
Different radio, television, and internet news services broadcast live events for people who stay home on this day. A lot of cultural programs, discussions, events, etc. are displayed on this day to make the day memorable. Most of the people join different local programs, ceremonies, and events. People who cannot go outside enjoy different programs on TV and the internet because no one wants to miss the celebration.
12 de octubre feliz día de la hispanidad para niños
Final Words
Though the center of the celebration of Spain Independence day is the capital, Madrid, a plenty of other celebrations happen all over the country as well. On this day, people enjoy a public holiday to celebrate the day and participate in different events and programs. The day encourages the young generation to love the country and do the best for the country. Happy Independence Day to all of you!
