October 12 Columbus Day Parade

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 12: (L-R) The PSOE spokesman in the Government, Patxi Lopez, the deputy of the Popular Party, Macarena Montesinos, the PP spokesman in the Congress, Miguel Tellado, and the president of the PP, Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, during the solemn act of homage to the National Flag and military parade for October 12, Dia de la Hispanidad, in the Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, on 12 October, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The events begin with the raising of the flag and are followed by a tribute to those who gave their lives for the country. Afterwards, the air and ground military parades begin. Among the novelties of this year, the participation in the parade of the United Nations (UN) flag stands out. It is also expected the exhibition of 56 airplanes, 29 helicopters and the participation of more than 4,000 troops from various forces, including international units. (Photo By Alejandro Martinez Velez/Europa Press via Getty Images)