Republic Day Parade 2023

The celebration dates back to 1950 when India adopted its Constitution on January 26.

Until 1955, celebrations were limited to various sites in the national capital, but then they started to be celebrated all across India with parades, exhibitions and other activities.

This year, the major parade was held in Delhi, where Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the special guest of honor.

The parade began from the Rashtrapati Bhawan on the Kartvyapath and marched to the Red Fort via India Gate. The opening ceremony included the unfurling of the national flag by the country’s president, followed by the march of several regiments of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

Let’s have a look at this year’s celebrations across India in our photo gallery!

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A member of the 'Tornadoes' - a motorcycle stunt team belonging to Army Service Corps - performs during celebrations for India's 74th Republic Day in Bengaluru on January 26, 2023. (Photo by Manjunath KIRAN / AFP)

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Indian Army Akash missile launcher drives through the ceremonial Kartavya Path boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Tens of thousands of people shed COVID-19 masks but faced morning winter chill and mist at a ceremonial parade in the Indian capital on Thursday showcasing India's defense capability and cultural and social heritage on a long revamped marching ceremonial boulevard from the British colonial rule. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

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An Indian Army daredevil team displays their skill on motorcycles as they drive through the ceremonial Kartavya Path boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Tens of thousands of people shed COVID-19 masks but faced morning winter chill and mist at a ceremonial parade in the Indian capital on Thursday showcasing India's defense capability and cultural and social heritage on a long revamped marching ceremonial boulevard from the British colonial rule. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

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A contingent of Veerangana, Assam police woman commandos, take part in a Republic Day parade in Guwahati, India, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) gestures next to India's Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh as they arrive to attend India's 74th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2023. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

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Dancers in traditional attires perform during India's 74th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2023.

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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel march during India's 74th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2023. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP)

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School students dance during a cultural show during celebrations for India's 74th Republic Day in Bengaluru on January 26, 2023. (Photo by Manjunath KIRAN / AFP)

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Indian paramilitary force personnel participate in a Republic Day parade in Guwahati, India, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

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A tableau from the Ministry of Culture drives through the ceremonial Kartavya Path boulevard during India's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Tens of thousands of people shed COVID-19 masks but faced morning winter chill and mist at a ceremonial parade in the Indian capital on Thursday showcasing India's defense capability and cultural and social heritage on a long revamped marching ceremonial boulevard from the British colonial rule.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

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A school student holds the flag of India before taking part in a ceremony during the Republic Day celebrations at the railway sports complex ground in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad on January 26, 2023. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP)

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Madras Engineers Group (MEG) soldiers perform 'Kalaripayattu', a traditional martial art from Kerala, during celebrations for the India's 74th Republic Day in Bengaluru on January 26, 2023. (Photo by Manjunath KIRAN / AFP)

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Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel perform during Republic Day celebrations at the railway sports complex ground in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad on January 26, 2023. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP)

2023 Republic Day Parade in India