Military Parades Around the World

A collection of images showing military parades in various countries, featuring soldiers in ceremonial uniforms, formations, and drill routines during official events.

Military parade at the Pardo Palace, the King's Palace, in Madrid

Military parade at the Pardo Palace, the King's Palace, in Madrid

Inaugural parade, the USMC down Pennsylvania Ave., during the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include.... Complete Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsore

Adelbustrances Angor at the Bernhard Square in Den Helder.

Europe, Poland, Warsaw

A US Navy marching unit marches down Pennsylvania Avenue as part of the Inaugural Parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark

Marines with The Commandant's Own, Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, perform during a Colors Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2024. The Battle Color Detachment features our very own Silent Drill Platoon; The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; and the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. This marks the last full week of training before the BCD Marines set off on the west coast tour. Marine Corps

Mr. Sébastien Chenu (National Rally) Vice-President of the National Assembly, welcomed by a guard of honor of Republican Guards and drums, on his way to the Sessions Hall. National Assembly. Paris. Ile-de-France. 2024-06-06.

the 1st Spahis guard on the Bastille day Military parade for the national day in Champs Elysées,Paris,France,Europe

Madrid, 10/12/2019. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor preside over the parade of the Armed Forces on the day of Spain's National Holiday. Photo: Ignacio Gil. ARCHDC.

Inaugural parade, the US Naval ceremonial guard from Anacostia Naval station, Washington D.C. marches past Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

England, London, City of London. The Royal Marines Band performing in the procession at the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London.

Africa, South Africa, Capetown Changing of the guard

Madrid, 01/06/2023. Royal Palace. Celebration of Military Easter presided over by SS.MM. Kings Felipe VI and Doña Letizia, attended by the president of the government, Pedro Sánchez, and the ministers Margarita Robles and Grande Marlaska. Photo: Jaime García. ARCHDC.

EU, Slovakia, Bratislava, Grassalkovich Palace, presidential palace, changing of the guard

MONACO, MONTE CARLO, PRINCE'S PALACE, CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2012) Chief petty officers from Naval Air Station Jacksonville salute at the opening for the fiscal year 2013 chief petty officer pinning ceremony.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Inaugural parade, the U. S. Army 3rd US Infantry National guard component, Color Guard marches past Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Practice Inaugural Parade. US Coast Guard company at Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-02933. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

LONDON - NOVEMBER 12 : Blues and Royals at the Lord Mayor's Show in London on November 12, 2005. Unidentified people.

DA-SC-85-01324. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Inaugural parade, US Marine Corps staff, band, Company colors and reserve units march down Pennsylvania Ave. between 4th and 7th street, during the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Army soldiers marching in a parade, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

DN-ST-86-04415. Base: Pusan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Changing of the guard at Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Zeremonielle Wachablösung der dänischen Leibgarde am Amalienborg Palast in Kopenhagen *** Ceremonial Changing of the Guard the Danish Life Guard on Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen 1130000841

Capt. Mike Vogel, commander of the U.S. Army Drill Team, leads a drill performance with his Soldiers at Times Square, N.Y., on June 14, as part of a U.S. Army Birthday ceremony. The ceremony commemorated the Armys 247th birthday, and highlighted the Armys 24/7 commitment to global readiness and the Army family.

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Namur, Belgium, June 1, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

240120-N-LM220-1396 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 20, 2024) The rifle team aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) bow their heads in prayer during a burial-at-sea ceremony held on aircraft elevator 4 aboard Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean.

A view of the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps as they march in the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Bulgarian National Guard soldiers, assigned to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, march in formation during the opening day of the HEMUS International Defense Equipment and Services Exhibition at International Fair Plovdiv, Bulgaria, June 1, 2022. The U.S. Armys participation in HEMUS 2022 allows the development of security cooperation and strategic engagement to advance modernization and interoperability with the other U.S. agencies, allies and foreign partners. Bulgaria is a steadfast and gracious host, and the U.S. is honored to continue our long-term cooperation through engagements such as bilateral exchanges to improve partnership.

Marines with The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., July 19, 2022. The hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Edward D. Banta, Deputy Commandant, Installation and Logistics, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Representative for Florida's 23rd Congressional District.

Crewmen stand at attention along the rail of the guided missile frigate USS JARRETT (FFG 33) during the ship's commissioning ceremonies. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

France, Brittany, Coetquidan, Guer on 2021-09-23. Report on the training of the Inter-Arms Military School in Saint-Cyr Coetquidan in Morbihan. The EMIA recruits its students from among active non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned soldiers selected by competition. The cadets follow a two-year training course. At the end of the first year, they are appointed to the rank of second lieutenant, then lieutenant at the end of the second year. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. France, Bretagne, Coetquidan, Guer le 2021-09-23. Reportage sur la formation de l' Ecole militaire interarmes à Saint-Cyr Coetquidan dans le Morbihan. L'EMIA recrute ses eleves parmi les sous-officiers d'active et les militaires du rang selectionnes par concours. Les eleves-officiers suivent une formation de deux ans. A l'issue de la première annee, ils sont nommés au grade de sous-lieutenant, puis de lieutenant a la fin de la seconde annee. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Women Marines participate in the change of command ceremony for the Women's Recruit Training Command. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The honorary guard of the wardremy hunters during the ceremonies on the occasion of the inauguration of H.M. Queen Beatrix at Dam in Amsterdam. In the foreground, cadets of the Kinkelkie Military Academy form an honorary hedge along the Passerelle.

Inaugural parade, the US Armed forces Presidential honor/color guard march past Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Smaldeel 1, with the commander of the marine forces (BDZ) vice admiral H.H.L. Pröpper (1906-1995) A / B from the flagship Kruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802), visited Copenhagen at the end of October 1958. On the occasion of the visit there were various festivities in Copenhagen.

Policemen marching to La Moneda Palace for changing of guards ceremony, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile, South America

Soldiers marching down the street in the tall ship race parade;Dublin county dublin ireland

Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo General San Martin, Grenadiers, in front of Casa Rosada, Palace of the President of Argentina, Plaza de Mayo, Montserrat district, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Arrival ceremony for Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy, President of Ecuador, 11:00AM. President John F. Kennedy and President of the Republic of Ecuador, Dr. Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy (both at right), review honor guard troops during the arrival ceremony for President Arosemena Monroy. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington D.C.

The US Navy Band performs during the commissioning ceremony for the recently formed US Naval Space Command. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The U.S. Air Force band performs in Europe at the 7350th Air Base Group change of command ceremony at Tempelhof Central Airport. COL Gary E. Spohn relieves COL Vernon L. Frye as commander. Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Performance of the Marine Chapel during the 1989 fleet days.

040611-F-3050V-028. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Navy Region Hawaii and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) conduct an interment ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 31, 2022. DPAA and retired military members paid their respects and honored the life of U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jack A. Breedlove, who was assigned to the USS Oklahoma when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft during World War II. Breedlove was accounted for on March 1, 2021, nearly 80 years after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.

Guards outside the Palacio de la Moneda in Santiago, Chile.

A trumpeter from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band plays Taps during a Navy Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 30, 2024. The wreath was laid by the Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea Adm. Yang Yong-mo.

Crewmen from the USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) stand at parade rest during the recommissioning ceremony for the battleship. Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Changing of the Guard at Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

OSLO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of the United States Navy Band perform during a rehearsal for the Norway Military Tattoo at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway. The Navy Band participated in the 2022 Norway Military Tattoo, performing alongside units from Norway, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, France and the United Kingdom.

Participants march as a formation during a Victory in Europe Day World War II remembrance ceremony outside the Haut-commissariat de la République Tahiti, French Polynesia, May 8, 2022. The ceremony kicks off Marara 22 a multinational training exercise which enhances combined interoperability between the U.S. military and Frances Combined Joint Task Force Headquarters in French Polynesia.

Bavaria, traditional costumes, mountain riflemen, folklore, tradition, customs, back view

DN-SN-88-06289. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220926-A-YK067-2637 VICTORIA, Seychelles (September 26, 2022) - Sailors of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F 236) stand in formation in Victoria, Seychelles, September 26. Combined Maritime Forces launched the two-week mission Sept. 18 to strengthen regional collaboration and enhance operational readiness.

England, London, City of London. The Royal Marines Band performing in the procession at the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London.

Ulmer Binder Dance in the monastery yard in Wiblingen, chapel, musicians in costume of garrison soldiers, tradition, customs, cooper, cooper, Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

New U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 1, 2022. Following graduation, the Marines were given 10 days of leave before taking the next step in training at the School of Infantry at Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Pre-Graduation Full Dress Parade United States Military Academy West Point New York, USA

060101-M-8049T-062. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: HQMC

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.

Public roll call of the Army Officers' School on Theatre Square: Bundeswehr honours and bids farewell to young soldiers, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

DD-ST-89-03974. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Madrid, 01/06/2005. The Royal Guard during the events held on the occasion of the Military Easter Festival.

Soviet sailors perform a drill routine during a military review held for Soviet citizens and visiting American sailors. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57) are visiting Vladivostock as part of a United States/Soviet goodwill exchange program. Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

The U.S. Air Force Presidential escort marches down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 1993 Inaugural Parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Martyr Shrine, female soldier

Soldiers of different platoons at the 77th Independence Day parade at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala. Tripura, India.

Soldiers of the National Guard, Guarda Nacional Republicana, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

220606-N-DD308-1159 WASHINGTON (June 06, 2022) --Sailors, Marines and Civilians attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II and set the stage for the Allied victory over Japan.

Madrid, 10/12/2019. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor preside over the parade of the Armed Forces on the day of Spain's National Holiday. Photo: Ignacio Gil. ARCHDC.

Republic day parade Calcutta Kolkata West Bengal India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Air Force Military Training School (Limos) excert with weapon Uzi.

England, London, City of London. Band of the Grenadier Guards marching at the head of the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London.

Marines from the company located at the Marine Barracks march down Pennsylvania Avenue in the Inaugural Parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The United States Air Force Honor Guard parades the country flags representing the international air chiefs in attendance at the Air Force 75th Anniversary Tattoo Sept. 15, 2022, at Audi Field, Washington, D.C. The parading of the flags symbolizes the unity and collective power the U.S. has built with its international partners and allies. This display was a part of the celebration of the Air Forces 75th year.

Bulgarian National Guard soldiers, assigned to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense, stand in formation and play the Bulgarian national anthem during the opening ceremony of the HEMUS International Defense Equipment and Services Exhibition at International Fair Plovdiv, Bulgaria, June 1, 2022. The U.S. Armys participation in HEMUS 2022 allows the development of security cooperation and strategic engagement to advance modernization and interoperability with the other U.S. agencies, allies and foreign partners. Bulgaria is a steadfast and gracious host, and the U.S. is honored to continue our long-term cooperation through engagements such as bilateral exchanges to improve partnership.

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Rockport. Fourth of July Parade, marching firemen

Marines with The Commandants Own, U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform at a Brigadier General Select Orientation Course Honors Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Aug. 15, 2022. The ceremony honors newly promoted and soon-to-be brigadier generals and senior executives. BGSOC is an annual, week-long course held in the National Capital Region to instruct the newly promoted individuals on their new rank and responsibilities. The hosting official for the evening was the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger.

Chile, Santiago, Palacio de la Moneda, Presidential Palace, changing of the guards ceremony.

Swearing-in ceremony of 1100 policemen and policewomen to the NRW Police Force, Class of 2009, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, October 25, 2014 : The changing of the guard demonstration at Gyeongbokgung Palace on October 25, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Washington, D.C., participate in a drill as spectators watch on a rainy day. The performance is being sponsored by the Greater Gardner Jaycees. Base: Gardner State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chwiracheck, military band members during changing of the guard, Daehanmun Gate, Deoksugung palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

A dignified military officer stands at attention during a formal ceremony

U.S. Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform during the Belgian Defence International Tattoo in Mons, Belgium, May 31, 2022. This five-day festival is the first Belgian International Tattoo, which was originally planned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Belgium in 2020, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Participating military bands include the Belgian, French, Polish and American bands.

Trip to Europe: Italy, Naples: President Kennedy arrives at NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Headquarters, 4:30PM. President John F. Kennedy (center) inspects troops upon arrival at Allied Forces Southern Europe (AFSOUTH), a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military command in Bagnoli, Naples, Italy; President Kennedy visited the NATO headquarters to attend a meeting and deliver remarks. President of Italy, Antonio Segni, walks with President Kennedy. A large crowd observes.

Inaugural Parade, the Marine Corps band near Pennsylvania and 18th street. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Asia, China, Beijing. Chinese army guards

The Pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed force guard unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City State.

Civil Guard squadron, Menorca Military Museum, former barracks of Cala Corb, central square of Es Castell, built by the British in 1771, Menorca, balearic islands, Spain.

WASHINGTON (June 4, 2013) More than 200 Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II and set the stage for the United States victory over Japan.

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