Triumph of the Revolution
Triumph of the Revolution (Spanish: Triunfo de la Revolución) also known as Liberation Day (Spanish: Día de la Liberación) is a celebration in Cuba of the anniversary of the victory of the revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959 which established the present government in Cuba. The previous president, Fulgencio Batista fled the country on 31 December 1958. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st every year.[1] The event is marked by military parades, fireworks and concerts throughout the country. The first parade of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces on the holiday took place on the Plaza de la Revolución in 1960.
| Triumph of the Revolution | |
|---|---|
 The parade in 1961. | |
| Official name | Triunfo de la Revolución |
| Observed by |  |
| Type | Historical |
| Significance | Anniversary of 1958 revolution |
| Date | January 1 |
| Next time | 1 January 2021 |
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