PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MINISTRY FOR THE NATIONAL HERITAGE, THE ARTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Republic Day - Friday, 13th December 2024

Republic Day commemorates the day when Malta revised its constitution and effectively became a Republic. Consequently, Malta no longer had a foreign Head of State, as it ceased to be under the sovereignty of the British monarch, and instead appointed its first President of the Republic of Malta, Sir Anthony Mamo. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Republic Day, Festivals Malta through the National Festivities Committee, and in collaboration with the Office of the President will organise various activities to commemorate the day.

On Friday, 13 December, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Republic Day, a Pontifical Mass will be celebrated at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta at 9.00am. 

Later on, at 10:45am, a ceremonial parade will be organised by the Armed Forces of Malta. Attending amongst others for this parade will be the country's highest authorities including President Myriam Spiteri Debono, and Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with other special guests. Festivals Malta invites the public to attend this ceremony in St George's Square, Valletta whereas this year the general public may accommodate themselves and watch the parade from the tiered seating set up in the square for this year's commemorative events. At 12:00 PM (noon), an investiture ceremony and medal awarding will take place in the Grand Council Hall at the Grand Master's Palace, Valletta. All these events will be broadcast live on TVM.

The Valletta King's Own Band Club will participate in a band march held on this occasion in Republic Street, Valletta starting at 6.00pm from Republic Square.

Later in the evening, the Government of Malta, through Festivals Malta and Fondazzjoni Ċelebrazzjonijiet Nazzjonali (FCN), will present an audiovisual spectacle titled L-Istorja, Aħna. This performance, which depicts the history leading to Republic Day, will transform the façade of the President's Palace in St. George's Square, Valletta, into a modern canvas narrating the story of our nation.This spectacular show will be held on Republic Day, as well as on Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15, 2024. The L-Istorja, Aħna performance on Friday, December 13, 2024, will be broadcast live on TVM and all local television stations.