In Sofia, May 6 - the Day of Bravery and the holiday of the Bulgarian Army, will be marked with the blessing of the battle flags and flags-celebrations, a military parade and the ceremonial changing of the guard of honor.
The blessing of the battle flags and flags-celebrations will begin at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Sofia. Over 700 servicemen in 8 representative blocks will participate in the military parade at 10 a.m. on "Knyaz Alexander the First" Square in the capital.
At the beginning of the military parade over "Knyaz Alexander the First" Square will fly over a Mi-17 helicopter carrying the national flag of the Republic of Bulgaria, and two AS-532 AL "Cougar" helicopters.
The Guards Representative Brass Band with the Brass Band of the Land Forces, as well as a flag platoon of the National Guard Unit with the flags of the holy places, will also participate in the parade.
Head of State Rumen Radev will accept the honorary formation of the representative units of the Bulgarian Army and will deliver a speech on the occasion of the holiday, the press secretariat of the president announced.
The holiday in Sofia will continue at 12:00 p.m. A ceremonial changing of the guard of honor will be held in front of the administration of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
At 12:00 p.m. in front of the Information Center of the Ministry of Defense, an exhibition will be opened showing the life of military personnel through the lenses of the newspaper. "Bulgarian Army" and the Military Television Channel. The Day of Bravery and the holiday of the Bulgarian Army will also be celebrated in all garrisons in the country.
By tradition, on the holiday of May 6, the National Museum of Military History will operate with free admission. In suitable weather outside, guests will be able to enter the cabins of iconic helicopters and the "Luna-M" missile complex. From 12:00, the traditional tasting of bean soup, prepared by a military chef, will take place. The Representative Brass Band of the Land Forces will take care of the festive mood.
An open day will be held at the presidency - from 12:30. Visitors will be able to tour the building and see a special replica of the Madara Horseman, orders and medals awarded by the head of state, and gifts he received.