The main state sponsored celebrations take place in the center of the country's capital,
Valletta. The National Festivities Committee is responsible for organizing Republic Day events annually.
Awards ceremony The
President of Malta usually presents awards to those who have served Malta in the military/political sphere and public figures who are considered to be effective representatives of the country.
Fireworks A fireworks display is annually held over the Grand Harbour.
Monument A wreath laying ceremony is held at the Republic Day Monument in
Marsa. Monuments are also erected during the holiday for wreath laying procedures.
Military parade A traditional
Trooping the Colour ceremony and parade is the main military event that takes place on the day. The parade takes place in
St. George’s Square in
Valletta, where the Presidential Colour is trooped through the ranks of the
Armed Forces of Malta. The salute is taken by the
President of Malta, in their position as the commander in chief of the AFM. It is similar to the British version of the ceremony, with the parade being composed of 1 Colour Escort Guard and 3 other Guard units, accompanied by the
Armed Forces of Malta Band. In the march-past, two marches are performed,
By Land and Sea (for the march in slow time) and
The British Grenadiers (for the march in quick time). At the conclusion of the ceremony, the guards perform a ceremonial
Feu de joie. ==See also==