The celebration, characteristically consisting of military-style parades, used folkloric dances, sports festivals and artistic exhibitions to increase awareness of a culture of peace among the general population, in particular among the scholastic community.
秘鲁庆祝国庆以往的特点是军队风格的游行，现在用民俗舞蹈、体育活动和艺术展览来增进普通百姓、特别是学术界人士的和平文化意识。