Cuban Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) Celebrations

Cuba celebrates independence on May 20 (1902, from US occupation) and commemorates the 1868 rebellion start (Oct 10). Festivities include:

• Flag-raising ceremonies, national anthem.
• Speeches, military parades.
• Cultural events: concerts, art, book fairs.
• Local parties, traditional food (ropa vieja, congri, tamalitos).
• Fireworks, family gatherings.
• Diaspora celebrations online.

Patriotic pride, historical remembrance, community unity.