The Arc de Triomphe parade in pictures. How the Romanians gathered in the Capital celebrated the National Day
Romanians everywhere are celebrating today, December 1, Romania's National Day. The event is marked by ceremonies throughout the country, especially in the Capital, where the military parade from the Arc de Triomphe took place.
Parade of December 1, 2025 PHOTO Inquam photos / George Calin
The December 1st military parade, organized in the Capital, took place on Monday in the area of the Arc de Triumf Square and brought together over 2,900 soldiers. Nicușor Dan was also present at the event, who participated for the first time as President.
Among the officials who participated in the Arc de Triomphe parade were also Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, Deputy Prime Ministers Oana Gheorghiu and Marian Neacșu, Ministers Alexandru Rogobete, Oana Ţoiu, Ciprian Şerban, Radu Miruţă, Cătălin Predoiu -, former President Traian Băsescu, Presidents of the two Chambers, Mircea Abrudean and Sorin Grindeanu, judges of Constitutional Courts, representatives of the diplomatic corps.
Even though cloudy weather spoiled the plans, so only the helicopters took off, people still managed to enjoy the show.
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Nicusor Dan shook hands with the veterans
At the end of the parade, Nicușor Dan greeted the official tribune and shook hands with those present there.
The officials withdrew, but Nicușor Dan stayed to shake hands with a war veteran and several soldiers. He took photos with them and then walked through the crowd for almost two hours.
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The outfit that caught all eyes
Among those present was the judge of the Constitutional Court of Romania, Iulia Scântei, who attracted all eyes thanks to her colorful outfit. She wore a lemon yellow hat and a jacket in the same color, under the beige cape on top, matching, an office bag and blue jeans.
This was right next to the former president of Romania, Traian Băsescu, and next to his fellow magistrates.
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Iuliana Scântei at the Arc de Triomphe parade PHOTO Mediafax
The meaning of December 1st
On December 1, Romanians celebrate the National Day – a date with a strong symbolic charge for the Romanian people and state. It marks the historical events of Alba Iulia, from 1918, when Romanians from Transylvania gathered to demand union with Romania.
Although Greater Romania would actually be established in 1920, when it was recognized internationally, by the Treaty of Paris, the day of December 1, 1918 is particularly important for the symbolic, social and political message transmitted by Transylvanian people to the great powers and to all European nations.
