September 7th is the Independence Day in Brazil and the town of Pindamonhangaba, as all towns in Brazil, has its celebrations. The more structured towns and cities can hold a celebration with military parades, which is the case of Pindamonhangaba. Apart of the military, local institutions also parades as churches, school and some others as the photos below show.
It started with a formal celebration with the presence of the military
The hoisting of the flags
The army with historical flags of Brazil