RIGA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Latvia marked the Independence Day with a military parade, festive gatherings at the Freedom Monument in downtown Riga, fireworks display on the riverfront and many other events across the country.

Military vehicles are seen during the Independence Day military parade in Riga, Latvia, on Nov. 18, 2019. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

Fireworks are displayed over Daugava river during the Independence day celebration in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

People take part in a torch procession during the Independence day celebration in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

Soldiers take part in the Independence Day military parade in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

People take part in the Independence Day military parade in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

People take part in a torch procession during the Independence day celebration in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

Women take part in the Independence Day military parade in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

Latvian President Egils Levits (C, front) inspects the Independence Day military parade in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)■


