Tomorrow, Saturday May 30, it will take place the celebration for Armed Forces Day. This year, the setting chosen for this annual festivity is Vigowhere the importance of the different factions of the Spanish army will be commemorated, coinciding with the festivity of San Fernando. Likewise, you can see some of the ships and frigates of the Spanish Navy.
Another of the particularities of this edition is the presence of Princess Leonor, who will preside over the event along with her parents, Kings Felipe and Letizia. He princess debut It coincides with the premiere of, at that time, Prince Felipe de Borbón 40 years ago. Despite this coincidence, the leading role will be, as is customary, the three armies and the Civil Guard.
The objective of the event is to pay tribute to the importance of the Spanish Armed Forces both in the national territory due to their work in constant surveillance and protection. Its importance will also be mentioned in terms of defending peace and freedom in the world, thanks to the 17 active foreign missions already those carried out in the past.
These are the Navy ships that can be visited during Armed Forces Day
Thanks to this celebration, all those who come to the Vigo Bridge will be able to access a exhibition of land and maritime vehicles of the Armed Forces. This exhibition includes land resources and ships belonging to the Navy and the Military Emergency Unit (UME) and will be open until Sunday May 31.
Specifically, you can see: the amphibious ship ‘Castilla’160 meters long; the ship ‘Juan Carlos I’; the F100 frigates ‘Almirante Juan de Borbón’ and ‘Blas de Lezo’ of 146 meters in length; the FFG frigate ‘Reina Sofía’139 meters long; the hydrographic vessel ‘Malaspina’, 57 meters long; and the Civil Guard ships ‘Duque de Ahumada’ and ‘Río de Luna’.
Visiting hours for this weekend begin on Saturday, May 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. You can also attend the Sunday, May 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Admission is completely free, making it a mandatory visit for all those who are in Vigo for the celebration of Armed Forces Day.
This will be the land and air parade that will be held in Vigo for DIFAS 2026
This year, the DIFAS land and air parade It will be divided into different blocks. The first block will be the institutional one, which includes the arrival of Their Majesties the Kings and the Princess of Asturiasmilitary honors, the parachute jump, the raising and tribute to the flag and a tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives to protect the nation.
One of the events most anticipated by the public is the traditional land parade composed of 3,746 soldiers belonging to the Army, the Navy, the Air and Space Army, the Royal Guard, the Civil Guard and the Military Emergency Unit. The act will be presided over by the Kingas well as by the Queen and the Princess of Asturias.
However, this will not be the only demonstration of our nation’s forces, as you will also be able to see a aerial parade composed of more than 70 ships. Among the aircraft that will fly through the skies of Vigo are fighter jets, helicopters, transport planes and maritime surveillance units. Likewise, from the coast, you can see more than a hundred vehicles belonging to the Civil Guard and the Royal Guard, both historical and modern.
The parade will start at 12:00 p.m. on Avenida de la Constitución with Rúa Arganzada and will take a tour of 1,165 meters.