Brazil sovereign will be the central theme of the traditional civic-military parade, which will be attended by President Lula, as well as ministers and other authorities
To ensure public security in the region of the Esplanade of Ministries, the traditional civic-military paradewhich takes place this Sunday (7), will have a joint effort between the public security agencies of the the Institutional Security Office (GSI) of the Presidency of the Republic and the Ministry of Defense. The mobile command of the Military Police of the Federal District will be present at the scene. Specialized units of the corporation, such as cavalry, BPCães and Bope, and the Civil Police, such as the Special Operations Division (DOE) and the Air Operations Division (DOA), will be ready. The entire region will be monitored by cameras and drones.
A special security scheme has already been put into practice because of the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and other defendants for attempted coup. The sessions in They started last Tuesday (2) and continue until the 12th. It will be the central theme of the parade, which will be attended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, as well as ministers and other authorities. Responsible for presidential security, the GSI will act by employing means of the Armed Forces. In addition, the cabinet said it operates preventively, “routinely following and analyzing the evolution of possible risk scenarios to the authorities.”
The Ministries Esplanade will be banned for vehicle traffic from 5 pm on Saturday (6). The interdictions involve Via S1, from the height of the Cathedral – where vehicles will be diverted to Via L2 Sul and Via N1, between the 1st Military Firefighter Group and access to Via L2 North. From 11pm, the interdiction in S1 will expand and start from the east handle of the Plano Piloto bus station and also reaches a stretch of Via L4.
What can and cannot
Public transport on Sunday is free in the Federal District and the subway will operate from 5:30 am until 19h. Access to the parade will open at 6am, with magazine points installed on Via S1, side of the Cathedral, and on the stairs of the ministries. Items such as weapons, sharp objects, sprays, flammable substances, glass containers, cans, isopores, fireworks, large backpacks, masts, tents and drones without permission are prohibited. The parade also does not allow the presence of animals in general, except for guide dogs.
On the other hand, people are allowed to take snacks, cookies, fruits or other foods, as well as water, juice or other drinks (as long as it is not in glass bottles). The use of hospital masks, as well as caps and hats, as well as sunscreens, as long as they are not sprays or aerosols is also allowed. Access to the stands will be controlled and closed as soon as the maximum capacity is reached. At the parade site there will be places for hydration, as well as chemical toilets. The stands will have space adapted for people with disabilities, who will be able to access the parade by block J.
Sovereign Brazil
The sovereignty of the country will be highlighted through three thematic axes, two of them entitled Brazil of Brazilians and Brazil of the future. A third axis deals with the new Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) and the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30) to be held in Belém in November. In addition, there is the traditional program of the Armed Forces troops, such as motorized and cavalry parades, the presentations of the human pyramid and the Smoke Squadron and Military Honors.
Special projections in Independence Day celebration have been displayed in public buildings from Brasilia since the beginning of the week. “The color and images show represents the Brazilian people and the pride of Brazil to be a sovereign country,” explained the Planalto Palace. The projections continue until this Sunday at the facades of the National Congress and the Museum of the Republic. The Planalto Palace and the Federal Supreme Court are also lit with colors that refer to the date of independence.
*With information from Agência Brasil
