The largest national spectacle and display of colour takes place in Black Star Square on Independence Day.

Each government service is represented in full ceremonial dress: the army, navy, air force, police, firemen, special presidential forces and a selection of schools and colleges parade in front of the president and invited world leaders as well as 30,000 spectators.

This is accompanied by music provided by the military mass band, cultural dancers and school children from the region paying homage to the president and invited dignitaries