Republic Day Torchlight Procession: Zafer Square to the Second Parliament
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality holds a public celebration on Zafer Square for the Republic's 103rd anniversary. The Samsun Republic Women's Band opens at 18:00, the Seğmen horsemen perform at 18:30, and at 19:00 a flag-carrying torchlight procession sets off towards the Second Parliament building.
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 18:00
Today · starts at 18:00
Ceremony details
- Occasion
- 29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramı (103. yıl)
- Attendance
- Open to the public
Frequently asked
What time does it start?
It starts on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 18:00.
Venue and getting there
Route
Zafer Meydanı'ndan 2. Meclis binasına (Cumhuriyet Müzesi, Ulus) yürüyüş
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