19/06/2026 12:55 - Actualidad
Vista panorámica del Monumento Nacional a la Bandera en Rosario con la torre característica iluminada por el sol, banderas argentinas flameando, personas reunidas en la plaza para una celebración cívica
The Government Secretary of Rosario, Sebastián Chale, anticipated the complete protocol for the central ceremony of Flag Day this Thursday, June 20, which will feature the presence of President Javier Milei at the National Flag Monument.
The protocol ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM with three key moments:
The official schedule includes three speeches from the main authorities: Mayor Pablo Javkin, Governor Maximiliano Pullaro, and President Javier Milei.
The municipality arranged for both public passenger transport and the public bicycle system to be free throughout the day to facilitate mass attendance.
The grand finale will be the performance by Abel Pintos, scheduled for approximately 5:00 PM. Once the official ceremony concludes, the security perimeter will open for the popular festival.
The Government Secretary urged citizens to experience a civic and peaceful celebration, specially requesting:
"We call on everyone to attend with Argentine flags, without partisan identifications."
The official explained that street closures and fencing schemes will be similar to those implemented during visits from other Heads of State. Additionally, they confirmed awareness of a gathering at Pringles Square as a possible protest demonstration.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Official ceremony: flag raising, National Anthem, and military oath |
| 10:30 AM (approx.) | Speeches: Javkin, Pullaro, and Milei |
| 11:30 AM | Pledge of loyalty to the flag (children) |
| All dayMonument open: crypt, lookout, and guided tours | |
| 5:00 PM (approx.) | Abel Pintos concert |
President Milei would not participate in the loyalty pledge due to scheduling and security reasons.
The celebration marks a milestone for the city: it will be the first June 20 in a long time with the Monument fully operational. Governor Pullaro inaugurated the restoration works on June 17, 2026, with an investment exceeding $4,000 million Argentine pesos.
The Province assumed a debt of $1,456 million with the contractor company plus $2,600 million in additional works. The renovations included the Hall of Flags, Eternal Flame, bronze pieces, glass, and frames.
In the coming days, guided tours, access to the crypt, and ascent to the lookout will be formally opened to the public.
Flag Day commemorates the creation of the Argentine flag by General Manuel Belgrano on February 27, 1812. This June 20 also celebrates the 205th anniversary of Belgrano's death (who passed on June 17, 1820) and National Day of Latin American Freedom honoring General Martín Miguel de Güemes.
The National Flag Monument is one of Argentina's most iconic landmarks, located in Rosario—a major port city about 300 km northwest of Buenos Aires. The monument stands where Belgrano first raised the Argentine flag, making it a sacred site for national identity.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
