Celebrate Colombia's Independence Day, July 20!

Colombia's Independence Day, July 20, marks the day in 1810 when protests in the capital, Bogotá, led to the formation of an independent government and ultimately the independence of Colombia. Spain on July 20, 1819.

The next Colombian Independence Day is Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Colombia's Independence Day is Tuesday, July 20, 2021. We haven't been able to get confirmation of any of the regular celebrations, but we can all celebrate from home.

Colombia's Independence Day is Saturday, July 20, 2019.

There are many celebrations around New York in July.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 ~ Today is the feast day of La Virgen de Chiquinquirá, the patron saint of Colombia.

Friday, July 12, 2019 ~ The Colombian Flower Festival Gala (Feria de las Flores de Medellín) will be held at Terrace in the Park in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens at 8:00 p.m. $100

Sunday, July 14, 2019 ~ The Colombian Flower Festival Parade (Feria de las Flores de Medellín) takes place on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE

Friday, July 19, 2019 ~ Join Consul General of Colombia Susana Berenguer for a wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Simón Bolívar in Central Park at 4:30 p.m. FREE

Friday, July 19, 2019 ~ Binomio de Oro and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico celebrate Colombian Independence Day at La Boom in Woodside, Queens at 10 p.m. $36

Sunday, July 21, 2019 ~ Bulla en el Barrio sings and dances the Colombianbullengue at City Hall in Flushing, Queens at 1 p.m. From $10

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 ~ Colombian Founding Father Simón Bolívar's birthday is today.

Friday, July 26, 2019 ~ Colombian Parade Gala is at Terrace in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 6:00 p.m. $150

Sunday, July 29, 2019 ~ The Colombian Parade will take place on Northern Blvd in Jackson Heights, Queens, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. FREE

Sunday, July 29, 2019 ~ The Pasión Colombia Street Fair After Party will be held on 40th Road in Jackson Heights, Queens from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE

Flower Festival International presents a show and workshop with SADEP, a new Colombian circus group, at Flushing City Hall in Flushing, Queens on Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE with online registration.

The 2018 Colombian Day Parade marches down Northern Blvd from 69th Street to 86th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m.

Festival de las Flores takes place on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens, Saturday through Sunday, July 7-9, 2017. There is live music on Saturday from 2-9 p.m. The Flower Parade is Sunday at 11 a.m.

Locos Por Juana, Grupo Rebolu and Tribu Baharu perform a Colombian Independence Day concert at S.O.B.'s in Hudson Square/SoHo on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.

Colombian New York DJ Alex Sensation performs at Vacca Grill & Lounge in Inwood, Manhattan on Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Gregorio Uribe, Cumbia Jazz King of NYC performs at the Accordion Festival at Bryant Park, Midtown on Friday July 21, 2017 from 8-11pm.

The New York Columbian Independence Day Parade takes place on Northern Boulevard between 69th and 86th Streets in Jackson Heights, Queens on Sunday, July 23, 2017 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

A few Spaniards ruled millions of Latin Americans through a strict and cruel caste system. Spaniards born in Spain held the highest rank. American-born Spaniards or Criollos (Creoles) ranked second. Slaves were the lowest rank.

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