The time when the parade allowed by the authorities of the capital will begin is announced in advance in all media available to the public. Unauthorized parades take place spontaneously and are not subject to any rules.
What are the parades in Moscow?
A parade is called a solemn procession associated with any important date. Several of these mass events are held annually in the capital of Russia. The most significant at the moment is the parade of the Armed Forces in honor of the 1941 Victory. Before going through Red Square on a significant day, the troops prepare and hold rehearsals for a long time. The formation of soldiers and officers passes in the same composition and the same route, which he will have to perform on a holiday. This is done in order for the procession to take place as accurately as possible.
The solemn procession does not necessarily take place on Red Square, but any event, thereby confirming its importance, seeks to build a route in such a way as to certainly remain noticed for television and radio broadcasting services. Any parade must be approved by the municipality of the capital. It determines the place and time of the celebration.
In April 2014, a tram parade took place in Moscow. This event was caused by an important date for the capital: the 115th anniversary of the commencement of tram lines. The guests were given the opportunity to ride on an old tram, which was one of the first to start transporting passengers in Moscow. For the parade, a branch was allocated on Chistoprudny Boulevard, where the bulk of those celebrating this event was located.
Start time of parades in Moscow
Traditionally, military parades on Red Square begin at 10 am. By this time, the troops and equipment have already been prepared and are in a state of expectation for the start of the celebration. At 10 am the television broadcast of the procession begins. In order to watch the parade, it is advisable to arrive a little earlier and have time to take a comfortable observation position. Guests and residents of the capital usually gather by this time in the area of Tverskaya Street. The festive day ends with the traditional fireworks, which starts at 11 pm.
If an event occurs unauthorized, it does not adhere to any rules and does not last long. The time when the parade will start in Moscow is announced in advance in all mass media. But the residents of the capital know that the paramilitary columns have never entered Red Square earlier or later than 10 am. Therefore, guests of the city should be guided by this particular schedule.
