Flag Day

Yesterday we observed the local Flag Day holiday. It's commemorated on the day of Uruguay's revolutionary hero's birthday. Jose Artigas is the local version of a George Washington even though he died in exile before the country secured its independence. It also happens to be Grandparents Day. There were various programs and parades scheduled and we attended one program at our kids' school. We always feel a bit bad for our kids since most of the other students are able to have their grandparents in attendance! This video is from one of the parades that came down our street...