Indian Army Day Parade to take place in January 2024 in Lucknow

The much-awaited 76th Indian Army Day Parade for January next year will take place in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The parade has typically been held in the national capital, but was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka this year after a major decision opting for different venues.

The Indian Army Day Parade takes place on January 15 annually. A significant decision was made to rotate the venue of the event across different cities of India, in order to diversify locations and allow other regions to witness the grandeur of the event, according to an official statement.

As a result of this decision, the upcoming Army Day Parade will take place on January 15, 2024 in Lucknow. Specific details about the logistical aspects of the parade such as route, participating units and special attractions are



being worked out.

After the event in Bengaluru, the Indian Army has made plans to ensure that all its six operational commands get a chance to host the important parade. As such, the last parade in 2023 was held in Southern Command area and the upcoming event will be conducted in the Central Command, the statement read.

The objective of the rotational basis is to increase public engagement, foster national unity, and showcase the might and discipline of the Indian Army to diverse audiences across the country. All the Army commands play a crucial and unique role in the nation's defence.

Additionally, the rotation of parade venues allows an opportunity to highlight the diverse and distinct cultural and regional backdrops against which the Indian Army operates.