The Independence Day of Peru is celebrated

. The anniversary of Peru's Independence Day is observed annually on July 28, in remembrance of the day when General Don José de San Martín proclaimed independence in Lima in 1821. This day marks 202 years of the nation's existence as a republic. The 28th of July marks the Declaration of Independence, while the 29th of July honors the Armed Forces. The celebrations last for two days. The festivities consist of flag-raising ceremonies and patriotic events with a 21-gun salute throughout the nation. The culmination of years of struggle for independence, this day unifies all Peruvians in the recognition of their freedom and sovereignty, making it the most significant event in the country's calendar.