Spanish National Day Event to Take Place in Riga on October 10, 2026

Spanish National Day Event to Take Place in Riga on October 10, 2026

A public event dedicated to Spain’s National Day will take place in Riga on October 10, 2026. It will be held on Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00. The main venue will be the Freedom Monument Square. The day’s program will include the raising of the Latvian and Spanish flags. This will be followed by a memorial ceremony and the laying of flowers at the Freedom Monument. Visitors will be able to watch a military parade by units of the Spanish Armed Forces. The ceremony’s musical accompaniment will be provided by the National Armed Forces Orchestra. The event will also feature an exhibition of Spanish Armed Forces equipment at Freedom Square. Around 12:00, visitors will have the opportunity to taste paella prepared in a military field kitchen at 28 Kaļķu Street. The event is being held on Saturday so that it can be attended by a wider audience. Spain’s National Day is officially celebrated on October 12. The event is organized by the Embassy of Spain in Latvia and the Spanish Armed Forces contingent stationed in Latvia, in cooperation with Latvian institutions and the Riga City Council.

What to Expect at the Event

At 11:00, the Latvian and Spanish flags will be raised at Freedom Square, followed by a memorial ceremony, the laying of flowers at the Freedom Monument, and a military parade. After the parade, Spanish Armed Forces equipment will be on display. At approximately 12:00, visitors will be able to enjoy the traditional Spanish dish paella from a military field kitchen at 28 Kaļķu Street.

Venue and Time

The event will take place on October 10, 2026, from 11:00 to 14:00 at Freedom Monument Square in Riga. The equipment exhibition will be held at Freedom Square, while the paella tasting will take place at 28 Kaļķu Street.

Important Information for Visitors

• During the parade, volleys will be fired using training ammunition, creating brief noise but posing no danger.
• Traffic restrictions may occur in central Riga during the event.

Why Attend

This is an opportunity to watch a solemn military ceremony in person at the Freedom Monument, explore Spanish Armed Forces equipment, and learn more about Spain’s presence in NATO’s multinational brigade in Latvia. The program combines a memorial ceremony, orchestra music, a parade, an equipment exhibition, and an experience of Spanish cuisine in the city center.