Chișinău Independence Day Parade

Chisinau Independence Day Parade
Chișinău Parada Zilei Independenței
The parade in 2016.
Genre Military parades
Date(s) August 27
Begins 10:30 am
Ends 12:00 pm
Frequency Quinquennial
Venue Great National Assembly Square
Location(s) Chisinau
Country  Moldova
Previous event 2016
Next event 2021 (expected)

The Chișinău Independence Day Parade is one of the events of the Independence Day of Moldova. The parade is held in Chișinău, Moldova on August 27 every 5 to 10 years on Great National Assembly Square.

Origins and recent history

The 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion during the parade.
Ukrainian troops drawn from the Odessa Military Academy during the 2016 parade.

Before 1991 parades in the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic were held in honor of the Russian Revolution, Victory Day, and until 1969 May Day. In 1974, Chisinau hosted a parade in honor of the 50th anniversary of its integration into the Soviet Union.

  • In 2001, Moldova celebrated the 10th anniversary of independence. It was the first parade since the fall of the USSR.[1][2]
  • 2011 celebrated the 20th anniversary of independence. Acting President Marian Lupu delivered the holiday address during the parade. Inspecting the parade was the Minister of Defense of Moldova Vitalie Marinuța. Commanding the parade was Brigadier Gen. Vitalie Stoian.[3] Dress rehearsals took place on August 17, 20, and 24th.[4][5] New military uniforms were used during the parade.[6] A new, more western style marching formula was used for the parade.[7][8]

Military bands in attendance

The Presidential Orchestra of the Republic of Moldova

The military bands of the Chisinau Garrison who take part in the parade are composed of:[13]

Photos of the Parade

Incidents

  • During the 2016 parade, Moldovan police fired tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters who were participating in the 2015–16 protests.[14][15]

See also

Videos

References

  1. ↑ "On August 27, 2001, the first military parade was held in Chisinau to celebrate the first 10 years of the country's independence".
  2. ↑ "Russia & Eurasia Facts & Figures Annual". Academic International Press. 19 August 2018 – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ "The commander of the parade, Brigadier Gen. Vitalie Stoian, owner of Commitment to Fatherland Order, and a group of standard-bearers carrying Republic of Moldova National Flag, the Ruler Flag and Stefan cel Mare's Battle Flag, were the ones to start the parade".
  4. ↑ "Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova". www.army.md. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  5. ↑ "Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova". www.army.md. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  6. ↑ "Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova". www.army.md. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  7. ↑ "The servicemen wore a new uniform and had a new marching typical of Western militaries".
  8. ↑ "Ministry of Defense of Republic of Moldova". www.army.md. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  9. ↑ "Ukrainian troops of the Odesa Military Academy are preparing to participate in the parade on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Moldova, which will be held on August 27 in Chisinau. The Defense Ministry's press service reports this. Such event occurred for the first time since the independence in Moldova, and our military will take part in it at the invitation of the Moldovan side".
  10. ↑ "Also, units from Romania, Poland and the UK will take part in the parade".
  11. ↑ "The military parade was opened by Parade's Commander, Brigadier Gen. Igor Cutie, owner of "Credinta Patriei" order, holder of "Meritul Militar" medal, and participant to the war for the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova,".
  12. ↑ правды», ТКАЧ Лидия | Сайт «Комсомольской (2016-08-28). "Первый за пять лет военный парад в Молдове [Официальные фото+видео]". KP.MD - сайт «Комсомольской правды». Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  13. ↑ "Military parade dedicated to the anniversary of 25 years since Moldova's independence will end with the evolution of the orchestra mixed garrison Chisinau, composed of five military orchestras: Presidential Orchestra of the Republic of Moldova, Orchestra Brigade 1st Infantry Motorized "Moldova" Balti Orchestra Brigade two motorized infantry "Ştefan cel Mare" in Chisinau Orchestra Motorized Brigade 3rd Infantry "Dacia" Cahul Orchestra model Carabineer Troops Department of the Interior Ministry, MIA Border Police Band".
  14. ↑ "Protests, tear gas at Moldova independence day parade". Fox News. 2016-08-27. Retrieved 2017-07-03.
  15. ↑ Moldovan Police Clash With Protesters On Independence Day, retrieved 2017-07-03
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