Simón Bolívar Day in Ecuador
July 24 · Level 8 · #627 of 2238
Ecuador remembers Simón Bolívar as a central figure in South America's struggle for independence. The observance honours his contribution to ending Spanish rule and building new republics across the region.
How it is celebrated: flowers are laid at Bolívar monuments, commemorative ceremonies take place, and educational activities explore the independence movement. His fellow campaigners also feature in the story.
The decisive victory at Pichincha, which secured the liberation of Quito, was commanded by Bolívar's ally Antonio José de Sucre rather than Bolívar himself.