Every year, the venue is transferred, an exception was made a few years ago due to the economic crisis, then the event four years in a row took place in Madrid. In 2017, the tradition was revived, then a parade was held in Guadalajara, then in Logrono, Sevilla. Huesca was chosen because of its historical relationship with the army, before there were barracks, on which he worked with many local businesses.
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according to El Pais, citing sources in the defense Ministry, although the state of emergency while is extended only until 26 April (Prime Minister’s decision must be approved by the Parliament), it is possible that the restrictions on holding mass events will be in effect much longer. Since the parade is usually attended by over 2.5 thousand soldiers, and attended by even more spectators, it will not take place until the country imposed quarantine during a certain period after its cancellation. However, to completely abandon the celebration of the military is not going (after all training was conducted several months), the gala event will be held in Huesca as soon as circumstances permit. That is, until June-July. At the same time it is planned to pay tribute to the servicemen involved in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
currently, Spain is the operation “Balmes”, in which members of the armed forces (about 60 thousand) along with civil guardsmen patrolling the streets and guarding the state border. About 3 thousand people work in military hospitals. The army is also involved in engineering work such as the construction of bridges in place of those that suffered last fall from floods.
by the Way, on Monday the Minister of defence of Spain Margarita Robles took part in the first videoconference with their colleagues from other EU countries, chaired by the EU high representative for foreign Affairs and security policy, Josep Borrell. It was discussed what measures the armed forces of different countries to fight the pandemic coronavirus.
