Jul 13, 2024 · Military parades in South America often serve as a powerful expression of national pride and cultural identity. These events commemorate historical milestones, especially independence and military victories. Each country has its …

Those stumbling on Youtube videos of the Chilean armed forces on parade and who become interested in the military history of South America, at least in this comparative kind that looks at the enduring practices in terms of styles and traditions, might start here.

The Day of the Glories of the Army is a Chilean national holiday commemorated on September 19 as the grand finale of the country’s Independence Day celebrations on September 18. Since 1819, the parade has included all of Chile’s armed forces, including the Chilean Navy, Chilean Air Force, and Carabineros de Chile.

Jun 30, 2023 · Americans have held military parades following victories in the Civil War and both world wars, t he most expensive wars in U.S. history. Click here to see the grandest military parades in...

Oct 13, 2006 · The civil leaders of the land and high-ranking military officers assemble at a stand on the Campos de Marte in the Parque O’Higgins in Santiago and review a long parade of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Carabineros, Chile’s gendarmerie-style national police.

Aug 8, 2017 · An Aymara indigenous man carries Wiphala flags, which represent Andean Indians in South America, before a military parade commemorating the 192 anniversary of Bolivia’s army in Kjasina, Bolivia, Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

Sep 30, 2024 · CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — U.S. fighter jets are slated to soar over Seoul on Tuesday for the Armed Forces Day parade, a show of force commemorating the founding of South Korea’s...

Aug 22, 2024 · Military parades in South Africa serve as significant public displays of national pride and military prowess. They are organized by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and reflect the nation’s history, culture, and military capabilities.

A military parade is a formation of soldiers whose movement is restricted by close-order manoeuvering known as drilling or marching. Large military parades are today held on major holidays and military events around the world. Massed parades may also hold a role for propaganda purposes, being used to exhibit the apparent military strength of a ...

Sep 19, 2018 · At 3:00 pm, the traditional ceremony took place at O’Higgins Park in Santiago. The event was headed by President Sebastián Piñera, becoming his first Military Parade in his second term, which also includes government authorities and leaders of the armed forces.