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Spain celebrates its National Day, also known as Día de la Hispanidad ('Day of Spanishness'), on 12 October with an impressive military procession in the Plaza de Colón, Madrid.

The day honours the "discovery" of the "New World" by Christopher Columbus, whilst paying tribute to all the Spaniards who have died for their country. As part of the tradition, King Juan Carlos, accompanied by the Royal Family, is presented with a bay leaf laurel by selected veteran soldiers, in a gesture of remembrance.

The celebrations end with an air display of low-flying planes over Madrid, painting the sky with red and yellow stripes - the colours of the Spanish flag.

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First date 12 Oct 2008
Country Spain
State Comunidad Madrid
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Town Madrid

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Venue Plaza de Colón
Address  Calle Serrano 28046,  Madrid,  Comunidad Madrid,  Spain
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Directions In the Alonso Martínez district of Madrid.
By Metro: line 4 to Colón or Serrano.
By Bus: numbers 5, 14, 27, 45, 21, 53, 150, 1, 9, 19, 51 and 74.

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Event details can change. Please check with the organizers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.

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