The upcoming Army Day Parade, scheduled for January 15, 2024, will be hosted in Lucknow. After the Bengaluru event, the Indian Army has a plan in place to ensure that each of its six operational commands gets a chance to host the parade. The intention is to conduct the event in selected locations within all the commands, taking turns. The previous event was held in the Southern Command area, and the upcoming one will take place in the Central Command area.
Traditionally, the Indian Army Day Parade was always held in Delhi. However, this long-standing tradition took a surprising turn in January 2023 when the parade took place in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
According to sources in the military establishment, “The primary goal behind this historic decision is to bring variety to the locations and allow people from different regions to witness the grandeur of this event.”
Adding, “This move aims to increase public involvement, promote national unity, and demonstrate the strength and discipline of the Indian Army to a wide range of audiences across the country.”
Significance about rotation
“The rotation isn’t just about changing cities; it’s about shining a spotlight on different commands, each of which plays a unique and vital role in the nation’s defense. It also provides an opportunity to showcase the diverse cultural and regional backgrounds against which our army operates,” sources explained.
Details regarding the logistics of the parade in Lucknow, including the parade route, participating units, and any special attractions, are currently in the planning stages.
Indian Force Day Parade will be in Prayagraj this year
As the Indian Air Force approaches its 91st birthday on October 8, 2023, the events will take place in two different places: Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh.
At the Air Force Station Bamrauli, there will be a grand parade, like a big, impressive show. Up in the sky, near the Ordnance Depot Fort and the beautiful Sangam area, there will be an Air Display. Imagine planes flying in perfect formation against the stunning landscape.