Every year on October 12, Spain celebrates its National Day, Día de la Hispanidad or Hispanic Day. It honours Christopher Columbus's landing in the Americas in 1492 and stands for the unification of the Spanish nation and the Hispanic world as a whole.
It is also Armed Forces Day (Día de las Fuerzas Armadas), which includes a big military parade in Madrid with King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, the government, and important people from other countries. The parade includes soldiers, planes, and military units from all branches. It honours Spain's history, culture, and defence forces. The event is a proud display of national identity and shared cultural heritage.
