A national holiday also known as "Dia de la Patria", Independence Day celebrates the ending of Spanish rule in Bolivia. The event is marked with school functions, patriotic parades through the streets and loud gun salutes. Military parades form a big part of the occasion

Themes: Music , History , Entertainment , Spectacle
Hours: All day
Cost: Free
Where: Various in La Paz
Includes central squares, government buildings, schools
La Paz, Bolivia

Getting there:
Foot: Most sites are located in the centre of La Paz