Argentina's Independence Day
July 9 · Level 10 · #159 of 2238
Argentina celebrates the declaration of independence from Spain adopted in 1816. Delegates meeting in San Miguel de Tucumán made the decision, giving the city a special place in the country's national story.
How it is celebrated: official ceremonies, parades and folk performances bring people together. Family meals often feature locro, a hearty dish made with corn, beans and meat.
This is a winter holiday in Argentina. A steaming bowl of locro fits the season perfectly, even if visitors from the Northern Hemisphere instinctively associate July with summer.