62ND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS due on Wednesday 9th October 2024. we congratulate the republic of Uganda upon its 62nd Independence celebrations.

HISTORY

Independence Day in Uganda is a state holiday celebrated on October 9 every year. It celebrates Uganda’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. 

Celebrations are held throughout Uganda and activities are designed to promote the nation. Performances are held by well-known artists. There are also cultural demonstrations that include traditional festivals.

what’s done.

A military parade is held annually at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The ceremony normally begins at 10:30 after the arrival of the President of Uganda. The president then takes the national salute while “Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty” is played by the massed bands. The President of Uganda then inspects the guard of honor. After the inspection is finished, the band plays a slow march followed with a quick march as the lone drummer then breaks away to take his position beside the number one guard to play the drummers call, signaling to the officers of guard of honor to take positions to receive the color.

The escort for the color then marches off to receive the color which is located in the center of the Ceremonial Grounds. Three officers then retrieve the color and order the escort to the color to presents arms for the national salute (The first verse of the Ugandan national anthem). Then the escort for the color marches off in a slow march to the tune of the British Grenadier Guards. After the guardsmen get back to their positions, the president begins the inspection of the whole parade. The national colors are then raised on the main flagpole.

The president then delivers a holiday address, followed by religious leaders taking the central podium to pray for the nation. The parade commander then orders the parade to begin with a slow march, followed by a quick march.

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