MDC’s Freedom Tower Goes Blue and White for Argentina Independence Day July 9

Miami, July 7, 2020 – Miami Dade College (MDC) will illuminate its National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower blue and white at sunset on Thursday, July 9, in celebration of Argentina Independence Day.

On July 9, 1816, the Sovereign General Congress of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata gathered in the city of Tucumán to declare their independence. The Congress of Tucumán was a decisive milestone in the history of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata giving birth to the Argentine Nation.  The federal holiday celebrates the important role played by the northwestern provinces of Argentina.

WHAT:    MDC’s Freedom Tower Goes Blue and White for Argentina Independence Day

WHEN:    Thursday, July 9, at sunset

WHERE:  MDC’s Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd.