Centennial of the Independence of Peru
| Centennial of the Independence of Peru | |
|---|---|
President Leguía amid celebrations in Lima | |
| Date(s) | July 28, 1921 and December 9, 1924 |
| Location(s) | Peru |
| Next event | Sesquicentennial (1971) Bicentennial (2021) |
| Activity | 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence |
| Organised by | National Centennial Commission |
The Centennial of the Independence of Peru took place on July 28, 1921, as well as on December 9, 1924. To commemorate the hundred years of the country's independence from Spain, large and lavish parties supervised by President Augusto B. Leguía were held.