He Guatemalan Army announced the calendar of commemorative activities for the Army Daywhich will include military promotions, artistic presentations and the traditional military parade in Guatemala City.
This 2026, the Guatemalan Army commemorates 155 years of its foundationsince the events that occurred on June 30, 1871.
According to the minister of National Defense of Guatemala, Henry Saenz Ramoseach military command will carry out promotion acts to the next higher rank in their respective departments as part of the institutional celebration.
In the central region, activities began on Friday, June 26 with a wood and brass concert in the room of the Miguel Ángel Asturias Chamber, in the Miguel Ángel Asturias Cultural Centeralso known as Grand National Theatre.
Woods and Metals 2026. 🇬🇹🎶
The Guatemalan Army held the Maderas y Metales 2026 Concert, an evening that paid tribute to the CLV Anniversary of the Revolutionary Deed of 1871 and Guatemalan Army Day.
Music that strengthens national identity and brings the… pic.twitter.com/IAlUHQo9wn
— Guatemalan Army (@Ejercito_GT) June 27, 2026
However, Sáenz commented that in the capital city the main activity will be Tuesday June 30official date of Guatemalan Army Daywhen the traditional military parade will take place in the capital.
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Military parade tour
According to the military high command, the tour will begin in the Monument to John Paul IIlocated at the end of the Avenue of the Americaswill advance towards the Obelisk and then it will join the Reforma Avenue.
During the journey, the column will pay honors in front of the Ministry of National Defensewhere the President of the Republic, Chief of the General Staff and other special guests will be present.
- Tuesday June 30
- 08:00 hours
- Route: Monument to John Paul II (zone 14) along Las Américas Avenue, ending at the Campo Marte Military Tribune.
Acts return to the Campo de Marte
The authorities also reported that this year the formal events will be held again in the grandstand of the Field of Marsreturning to the traditional format that had been used in previous years.
You can see the photo gallery of the 2025 parade here: Guatemalan Army Day Parade commemorates 154 years of history
Previously, these ceremonies took place in the frontispiece of the Ministry of Defense; However, for this edition it was decided to return to the historical setting for the commemoration.
The pride of Guatemala parades with honor. 🇬🇹
Join us in the Military Parade, a tradition that brings together the courage, discipline and commitment of the men and women who serve the Nation, in commemoration of the CLV Anniversary of the Revolutionary Deed of 1871 and Day of… pic.twitter.com/NKwJmddxfQ
— Guatemalan Army (@Ejercito_GT) June 27, 2026
What happened on June 30, 1871?
According to a document prepared by the Guatemalan Institute of Radio Education (IGER) and the Association of Educational and Cultural Services (ASEC), on June 30, 1871, the so-called Liberal Revolutionheaded by Miguel García Granados and Justo Rufino Barrioswho would later occupy the Presidency of the Republic.
During that time, Guatemala was going through a severe economic crisis after having been governed by conservatives for 30 years, since the founding of the Republic. Social discontent led the liberals to organize an armed movement that overthrew to the then president Vicente Cernasuccessor of Rafael Carrera.
This triumph gave way to a new political and institutional stage known as the Liberal Regime, which lasted until October Revolution of 1944.
He Army Day It is one of the most representative dates for the country’s armed forces, in which promotions, recognitions and demonstrations of military discipline stand out.
