2023-07-20 20:03:45
This Thursday, July 20, Colombia celebrated its 213th anniversary of Independence with parades and plays honoring the brave martyrs and heroes in the country’s capital.
It is worth mentioning that the Independence of Colombia in 1810 marked the end of Spanish rule and liberated the territories of the Viceroyalty of New Granada.
This triumph boosted the development of Colombians and has shaped a history full of traditions, cultures, hymns and outstanding figures that the people revere and remember every time this commemorative date approaches.
What was the route of the July 20 parade in Bogotá?
This military parade began at 11:50 p.m. and took place on Boyacá Avenue, from 153rd Street to 127th Street. One of the aspects that most caught people’s attention were the dog friends who participated and who also attended this commemorative act. Also, the dog’s mom Wilson led part of the parade in honor of the four-legged hero.
Canine friends attended to watch the parade. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
Four-legged heroes delighted the attendees. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
Minute by minute
2:30 pm: End of the July 20 parade in Bogotá.
2:25 pm: During the parade they paid tribute to Dog Wilson. Parade of the Canine Guides of the National Police, who like Wilson were and are a fundamental part in supporting events, demonstrations and other acts that require their presence.
2:03 pm: Hundreds of people continue to enjoy the commemorative parade, this can be seen in the massive influx of Boyacá avenue.
Diversity of people continue to participate in the parade on July 20 in Bogotá. | Photo: ESTEBAN VEGA LA ROTTA
Hundreds of women from the Public Force attended. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
Bogotanos enjoy the July 20 parade. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
1:50 pm: Women were the focus of the parade that commemorates the independence of Colombia.
1:40 pm: The traffic police were present.
1:20 pm: Accompanying the parade, helicopters fly over the capital.
1:03 pm: Members of the Public Force continue touring Boyacá avenue, in the north of Bogotá.
The military continue touring the July 20 parade in Bogotá. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
12:50 pm: At the parade in the nation’s capital, Wilson’s mom, the four-legged hero, made an appearance. Tribute was paid to the canine.
12:40 pm: The Bogotá Metropolitan Police dedicated a publication to the “dog friends” who accompany the parade. Citizens attended with their four-legged friends.
Parade July 20 in Bogotá, participation of dog friends. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
12:30 pm: The residents of the capital enjoy the commemorative parade of Independence Day. Thousands of citizens accompany the members of the Public Force on their journey.
The Bogotanos were present at the July 20 parade in Bogotá. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
Parade July 20 in Bogotá had the presence of many people. | Photo: Esteban Vega La-Rotta / Semana Publications
12:21 pm: This is how the special presentation continues in the framework of the celebration of Independence Day.
12:20 pm: The women of the Colombian Navy commemorated the Naval Bicentennial.
11:50 am: The President of the Republic, Gustavo Petro, authorized the start of the parade in the capital of Valle del Cauca.
11:30 am: Some citizens launched strong criticism for the delay of the July 20 parade in Bogotá, which its official transmission has not started due to Petro’s speech in San Andrés.
10:20 am: With the presence of Vice President Francia Márquez, the commemorative acts of July 20 began in Bogotá. After the acts, the military parade is expected to begin. Márquez has the company of the Ministers of Justice, ICT, Finance and Culture.
It should be remembered that the President of the Republic, Gustavo Petro, is at the commemorative ceremony in San Andrés.
10:10 am: On Boyacá avenue with 134th street, north of Bogotá, citizens are ready to enjoy the military and police parade.
9:50 am: At this time, dozens of people gather on Boyacá Avenue, in Bogotá, to experience the July 20 parade. In addition, the Military Education Center invited all Colombians to participate in the parade in the city of Bogotá, which is about to start.
9:40 am: At this time there is congestion on Avenida Suba north-south due to the closure of Avenida Boyacá for the parade parade.
9:20 am: The enlistment for the military parade to be held in the north of Bogotá began.
5:00 a.m.: The Bogotá Mobility Secretariat scheduled restrictions from 5 a.m. in Boyacá, between streets 170 and 116, in both directions, as well as on the two streets of 127 street between Suba and Boyacá avenues.
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