Lisbon: The People's Parade, April 25, 2024

Every April 25, Portugal commemorates the Carnation Revolution which overthrew a fascist dictatorship in 1974. The day begins with vendors selling carnations. In the morning there’s a military parade, seen in this video: • Lisbon: Military Parad... . Then, in the afternoon comes the People’s Parade. It starts out like the world’s largest “passeggiata,” as thousands stroll up and down the Avenida da Liberdade. There’s a kind of alternative celebration in Rossio Square. Then the event becomes a little more formal as civil groups, activist groups and Portugal’s many political parties march down the avenue promoting their causes. The whole parade is broadcast live on Portuguese public television.
(On this 50th Anniversary year, the events began the night before with a huge concert and display of fireworks and drones: • Lisbon: Celebrating th... )