Following the traditional civil ceremony at the Philharmonie, Luxembourg's traditional military parade drew enthusiastic crowds, featuring over a thousand participants, a flyover, and dynamic demonstrations, marking Grand Duke Henri's final parade as Head of State.

The traditional military parade on Monday afternoon delighted both the crowds lining the streets of Luxembourg City and those watching from home. The weather was nearly ideal – neither too hot, as some had feared in the days leading up to the event, nor stormy or rainy, save for a few isolated drops.

Following the morning's civil ceremony at the Philharmonie, the military parade on Avenue de la Liberté was the second major highlight of National Day, ahead of the Te Deum service at the Cathedral later in the afternoon. The parade began around midday, once the guests had arrived from Kirchberg.

In total, around 1,000 participants took part, along with approximately 50 vehicles and 32 service dogs. One of the standout moments was a dramatic low flyover by two military aircraft.

The bomb disposal unit also gave a dynamic demonstration of its capabilities, showcasing how a grenade can be safely neutralised remotely.

After the army, it was the turn of the police, customs officers, and the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) to march through the Avenue. The Union Grand Duc Adolphe (UGDA) – the umbrella organisation for music associations in Luxembourg – also took part, including around 200 musicians from nine local brass bands from the Clervaux canton.

After the parade, the military hosted an open day on Place de Metz, offering the public a closer look at daily life in the armed forces.

This year's parade marked the last time Grand Duke Henri reviewed the troops as Head of State.

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D'Parad op Nationalfeierdag 2025
Bei guddem Wieder war an der Neier Avenue op der Gare déi traditionell Militärparad.