Boxing Day in Gibraltar ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Boxing Day in Gibraltar and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Gibraltar on December 26th. The holiday commemorates the day when the last British troops were withdrawn from the Rock of Gibraltar, after over 300 years of occupation.
The day is marked with a military parade and a reenactment of the withdrawal of the troops. There is also a flypast by the Royal Air Force.
The holiday is an important part of Gibraltar’s history and culture, and is a time for Gibraltarians to remember and celebrate their freedom.