1. Independence day of Paraguay By: Hannah Hawley

2. Celebrating Independence Day in Paraguay Independence day in Paraguay is often spent with family and friends outdoors. People often have barbecues, play loud music, pass a football, drink beer, and mix wine with cola for a unique taste. There is normal fireworks, concerts, and parades in cities.

3. Map of Paraguay Independence Day for Paraguay is celebrated all over Paraguay.

4. Historical Importance The governor at the time Bernardo de Veiasco dismissed and dispersed his army under is control after thinking that the Paraguayan officials who had defeated the Portenos were a threat to his army. He did not pay them for the 9 months they were there. Before that he was humiliated by escaping a battle at Paraguari that he thought general Manuel Belgrano would win. The last thing that happened was when they asked for military support by the cabildo at Asuncion who were fighting against Belgrano's forces who were stationed in present day Argentina. Spanish authority was over thrown on may 14th.

6. Spanish Paragraph Yo lo celebraría. No creo que fuera una cosa tan grande. Como ellos trabajaron mucho para conseguir la independencia. Como ellos trabajaron mucho para conseguir la independencia. Me gusta lo que están celebrando para.