People March was held in the park, and other different locations, to protest against the improper use of Priority Development Assistance Fund. January 18, 2015. The concluding mass of the Papal visit of Pope Francis was held here attended by more than 6 million people, making it the largest papal gathering in history. Recurring events Monthly Flag-Raising Ceremony held every first Monday of the month at the Independence Flagpole for public – started October 2019. The annual Independence Day (June 12), Rizal Day (December 30) and New Year's Eve (December 31) celebrations are held at the park. The park was the traditional end of the Marlboro Tour (now known as the Tour de Filipinas), the national road bicycle racing event every April or May. Recently, the tour has ended in Baguio. The park is also the host of the National Milo Marathon. Presidential inaugurations are usually held in the park every June 30, six years starting from 1992. Management Rizal Park is managed, developed, and administered by the National Parks Development Committee. Park layout The park is divided into three sections: Northeastern Section: This section is designated as the National Museum Complex which includes the Agrifina Circle, and where the National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of Anthropology are located. Central Section: Located south of Maria Orosa Street is the park proper that extends down up to Roxas Boulevard. This is where the Rizal Monument and several attractions such as the Open-Air Auditorium, Independence Flagpole, Central Musical and Dancing Fountain are located. Southwestern Section: Includes the Burnham Green, a open field, the Quirino Grandstand and the Manila Ocean Park along Manila Bay. Gardens Children's Playground, the section of the park built for kids, is located at the southeastern corner of the Rizal Park. The playground was also renovated in 2011. Chinese Garden. An ornate Chinese-style gate, carved with swirling dragons, leads you into this whimsical garden which looks like it has been transported from old Peking. Along the lagoon constructed to simulate a small lake, are pagodas and gazebos that are set off by red pillars and green-tiled roofs and decorated with a profusion of mythical figures. Japanese Garden. The gardens were built to promote friendship between Japan and the Philippines. Inside is nice place for pleasant walks around the Japanese style gardens, lagoon and bridge. Noli me Tangere Garden, recently unveiled, It features the Heidelberg fountain