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Luxembourg's National Day is celebrated on June 23rd. The official holiday is called "the day of the official celebration of the anniversary of the Grand Duke's birth" and serves as the Monarch's Official Birthday. The holiday has been celebrated on different days throughout history, but was set to June 23rd during Grand Duchess Charlotte's reign.
June 23rd was chosen as they wanted to celebrate the Monarch's birthday in the summer when there could be good weather, with the 23rd being specifically chosen as Charlotte was born on the 23rd of January.
22nd - Pre celebrations
- Changing of the guards (4 PM)
- City Visit by Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa
- Different city each year
- Visit to Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg's 2nd largest city) by Prince Guillaume & Princess Stephanie (5 PM)
- Torchlight Parade (9:30)
- Royal family watches fireworks from Adolphe bridge
23rd - National Day
- Ceremony at Luxembourg Philharmonie (10 AM)
- Speeches by Grand Duke, the Prime Minister and the President of the Chamber of Deputies
- Presentation of Honors for Ordre civil et militaire d’Adolphe de Nassau.
- Music played by different composer each year
- Military Parade
- Te Deum Service at Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg (Late Afternoon)
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