So what happens on this national day of festivity? In 1987, its name was changed to Fiesta Nacional (Spain’s National Day), removing any reference to Spanish colonialism. Photo: AFPWhile some there opposed to breaking away from Spain rally to celebrate Spain’s National Day, others rally against it. They also argue that celebrating Columbus Day would mean celebrating the genocide that followed his discovery of “the new world”. GALLERY: Best images from Spain's National Day parade

Source: The Local September 26, 2019 15:22 UTC