Independence Day Celebration Santa Elena Monteverde
Costa Rica celebrates it's Independence annually on September 15th. The holiday is marked by parades and performances by students in the community. Nearly all celebrations are composed of a parade in which regional schools perform the national anthem, carry the Costa Rican Flag and twirl batons. The parade is a can’t miss event in every community where the main boulevard is lined with people cheering on the youngsters who proudly march past.
All other central American countries celebrate their independence on September 15th which marked the declaration of Independence from Spanish rule on September 15th 1821.
Here is a link with more great photos of a recent Costa Rica Independence Day celebration in Monteverde.
