Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)

Paraguay celebrates its Independence from Spain on May 15, the same day as the United States celebrates its freedom from England. After the United States, Paraguay was the first official country in the New World. Barbecues, soccer games, music, and plenty of beer, wine, and the national Paraguayan drink "mate" are common ways to commemorate the country's independence. Parades are also held in numerous towns and cities.

Outdoor gatherings of loved ones to play soccer, listen to local music, and host barbeques are common on this day. The national cuisine of Sopa Paraguaya (a zesty classic cheesy cornbread) and plenty of yerba mate, a traditional caffeine-rich drink crucial for commemorating Paraguayan cultural history, can be found at these lively cookouts.

When: May

Where: Campo Area