Military parade in Zagreb to honour Operation Storm
The parade will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the joint military and police operation “Storm”, observed alongside Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day.
To commemorate Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, Croatian Veterans Day, and the 30th anniversary of the joint military and police operation “Storm”, the capital of Croatia will become a centre of national pride and unity.
A ceremonial military parade will be held on Thursday, 31 July 2025, along Ulica grada Vukovara in Zagreb, stretching from Avenija Marina Držića to Savska ulica, commencing at 5:00 p.m. The event will provide citizens with a unique opportunity to witness the operational readiness, capabilities, and discipline of the Croatian Armed Forces first-hand.
The parade will include over 3,400 participants in more than 20 formations, featuring personnel from the Croatian Armed Forces, the Ministry of the Interior, the Civil Protection Directorate, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, the Judicial Police, the Croatian Firefighting Association, Croatian war veterans, historical military units, and members of allied armed forces.
In addition to marching formations, the parade will feature motorised and mechanised units comprising over 500 combat and support vehicles. A spectacular aerial display will take place over Zagreb, showcasing more than 40 aircraft from the Croatian Air Force and the Ministry of the Interior – including helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and the state-of-the-art Rafale multirole combat aircraft.
A live broadcast of the Croatian Navy’s ceremonial sail-past will be displayed on large video screens, adding a powerful visual element to the parade and showcasing the Navy’s vessels, capabilities, and role within Croatia’s defence system.
As part of the parade, the public will also have the opportunity to see newly introduced weapons systems and modern military equipment — including the Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicle, the Leopard main battle tank, and small combat drones — showcasing Croatia’s technological progress and continued investment in strengthening its defence capabilities.
The event will also feature a rich cultural and artistic programme to complement the ceremonial proceedings.
Ministry of Defence invites all citizens to join in supporting the Croatian Armed Forces and to participate in this landmark occasion which honours strength, professionalism, and national unity.
Due to the rehearsal of the ceremonial military parade on Tuesday, July 29th, from 5:15 p.m., special traffic regulations will be in place in the city of Zagreb, and some roads will be temporarily closed along the route of vehicles from the barracks of the 1st Guards Brigade Tigrovi towards Ulica grada Vukovara.