Bolivia Independence Day, also known as Dia de la Patria, is celebrated on August 6th every year in Bolivia. This public holiday commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1825, which marked the end of Spanish rule in Bolivia. The day is celebrated with colorful street parades, military displays, gun salutes, civic ceremonies, open-air performances, carnivals, dancing, music, and fireworks. The celebration also honors the role of the Venezuelan resistance leader Simón Bolívar in leading the fight for independence, after whom Bolivia is named. The country’s flag features its coat of arms emblazoned on three horizontal bands of red, yellow, and green, representing the nation’s fight for independence.