For much of Port-au-Prince’s history Champ de Mars was used for military parades, until 1912 where it was remodelled into a racetrack with wrought-iron viewing stands facing the National Palace. Its current design is from 1999, when it was rebuilt to celebrate the city’s 250th anniversary. Champ de Mars was heavily affected by the
2010 earthquake and the
National Palace destroyed. The area was fenced off for a period after. == Description ==