On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Croatia at EXPO 2025 Osaka, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1:15 to 2:00 P.M., a ceremonial parade will take place under the Expo Ring.
The parade, marking Croatia’s National Day, will be led by the Ensemble of Folk Dances and Songs of Croatia LADO, featuring 23 singers and dancers in traditional costumes, accompanied by a 9-member orchestra, presenting the nation’s cultural and musical heritage at the highest level.
The parade will begin in front of the National Day Hall “Ray Garden” arena and move counterclockwise under the Great Expo Ring, ending at Terminal 3 near the Belgian Pavilion. At four designated points along the route, the parade will pause to present traditional Croatian songs, giving visitors a direct encounter with the authenticity of Croatian folklore tradition.