Ministry of National Defence
Press release No. 455 30.11.2006
Ceremony occasioned by the National Day of Romania

A military and religious ceremony occasioned by the celebration of the National Day of Romania at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier in Parcul Carol will occur December 1st starting 9:00 a.m.

At 11:00 a.m. the military from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Administration and Interior, the Romanian Intelligence Service and the Guard and Protection Service, and their military equipment will parade under the Arch of Triumph in Bucharest.

The representatives of the Romanian Armed Forces will participate at the local authority's request in the ceremonies occasioned by the celebration of the National Day, in places where the military units are deployed and at the commemorative monuments, significant for the Great Union celebration.

In the theaters of operations where the Romanian contingents are in mission, the commanders will organize the specific celebration dedicated to the National Day of Romania.

The National Flag will be hoisted in all the military units all over the country and all the maritime and river ships will be dressed over all.

Details on the Parade blocks and the military equipment can be accessed on www.mapn.ro

MoD Press Office