Bastille Day
The French National Day is the anniversary of Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution, as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe is held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests.
Liberation Day (Italy)
Italy's Liberation Day ("Festa della liberazione"), also known as the Anniversary of the Liberation ("Anniversario della liberazione d'Italia"), Anniversary of the Resistance ("anniversario della Resistenza"), or simply 25 April is a national Italian holiday commemorating the end of Nazi occupation of the Country during World War II and the victory of the Resistance. This is distinct from the Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) which takes place on 2 June.