catalan national day

September 11 is marked by floral tributes, anthems and flags and – in the last decade – massive marches for independence 

President Aragonès leads ceremony with independence supporters divided and lacking a joint way ahead

Far-right attack took place on Catalonia’s 2013 National Day

Politicians and other prominent figures lay flowers beside Rafael Casanova monument in Barcelona

Pro-independence group ANC organizes Catalan Week, with government events also taking place

Police clear Ciutadella park after masked group throws fences at officers

Catalonia's major political figures turn out to pay their respects at Rafael Casanova monument in Barcelona

Leading up to 2019’s September 11 demonstration, here’s a rundown of the last seven years of protests

September 11 has hosted million-strong demonstrations for 7 years in a row, challenge includes matching past figures ahead of Catalan Trial verdict

Joint letter from 16 prosecuted officials calls for pro-independence demonstration to be “precursor” to potential guilty verdict response

This year's September 11 demonstration will be held in Barcelona's Plaça Espanya and will demand a "joint strategy" to achieve independence

Support for jailed and exiled politicians key theme of this year's self-determination demonstration on Catalonia's National Day

Top Catalan musicians and other artistic figures take to the stage to show support for jailed and exiled leaders