SHOTLIST: BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (JULY 20, 2025) (ANADOLU – ACCESS ALL) 1. CITIZENS GATHERED WATCHING MILITARY PARADE 2. VARIOUS OF DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF MILITARY MARCHING ON CORRIDOR CREATED BY LINED UP PARTICIPANTS AS PART OF PARADE 3. COLOMBIAN VICE PRESIDENT, FRANCIA ELENA MARQUEZ MINA, STATE OFFICIALS, AND MILITARY PERSONNEL WATCHING PARADE (TWO SHOTS) 4. VARIOUS OF DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF MILITARY MARCHING AND ARMORED VEHICLES CRUISING AS PART OF PARADE WHILE SPECTATORS WATCHING PARADE 5. SOLDIER WAVING COLOMBIAN FLAGBOGOTA, COLOMBIA - JULY 20, 2025: Thousands of citizens lined the streets of Bogota from the early morning hours on Saturday, July 20, to watch the traditional military parade commemorating Colombia’s independence. The event featured a display of the nation’s military and police forces, showcasing coordinated marches and ceremonial formations as part of the annual celebration. Vice President Francia Elena Marquez Mina presided over the ceremony, representing the National Government at the event held in the capital. This year marks 215 years since Colombia’s declaration of independence from the Kingdom of Spain, a moment that initiated the country’s path to sovereignty. The July 20th parade remains one of Colombia’s most significant traditions, drawing families and spectators each year to honor the nation’s history with pride and patriotism.