Brazil celebrates 202 years of independence with parade on September 7
On September 7, Brazil celebrates 202 years of independence from Portugal. This Saturday, a national holiday, will feature the traditional civic-military parade in Brasília’s Esplanade of Ministries, with an expected attendance of 30,000 people.TributesThis year's September 7 celebrations are organized around three key themes. One focuses on the strategic significance of Brazil hosting the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro this November. During the parade, the 21 flags of the G20 countries and regional blocs will be displayed. Brazil holds currently the presidency of the G20, a group of the world's 19 largest economies, the European Union, and the African Union.The parade will also pay tribute to the efforts to support Rio Grande do Sul, with the participation of professionals who assiste...