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The Fiesta Nacional de España is celebrated on October 12 in memory of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America in 1492.
National holiday today in Spain. Every year on October 12th the Fiesta Nacional de España, also known as Día de la Hispanidad, is celebrated. On this day the country commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus' expedition, which left Spain, in America, more precisely on the Caribbean islands, in 1492. A symbolic date that serves the people to remember their history, the identity and the unity of the country. (In photo: King Felipe at last year's parade)
Presiding over the main event on 12 October are the sovereigns of Spain: King Felipe and Queen Letizia, with their eldest daughter Leonor and infant Sofia, participate in the military parade that passes through the streets of Madrid. The ceremony begins at 11 am and sees 4,400 soldiers, 144 vehicles, 39 motorcycles, 50 planes and 32 helicopters deployed. (In photo: the royal family at last year's parade)
Princess Leonor, always alongside her parents at official Spanish events, is completing her military training. The second daughter, Infanta Sofia, arrived in Madrid from Paris, this year she is attending her second year of university, to be together with her family on this day of celebrations. Also present at the ceremony was the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez. (In photo: King Felipe and Princess Leonor at last year's parade)
The parade starts at 11 am from the Carlos V roundabout in Atocha and reaches the Plaza de Colón, for a route of approximately one and a half kilometers. Upon arrival at Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, where the royal tribune is located, the sovereigns will receive military honors and King Felipe will review the Battalion of Honor. Then, the Air Force parachute acrobatic team will carry out a jump followed by the raising of the flag and a tribute to those who gave their lives for Spain. (In photo: King Felipe at last year's parade)
The program then continues with the air parade followed by the land parade, during which the King, Queen and other participants in the celebration will have the opportunity to see the army's Dragon 8x8 armored vehicles for the first time. For the royal family, the day will end at the Royal Palace for the traditional reception reserved for high state officials and representatives of the political, economic, social and cultural world. (In photo: last year's parade)

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