Cambodian Independence Day is celebrated with festivals, parades, and firework displays across Cambodia.
The main celebrations are held in Phnom Penh beginning with a formal ceremony at the Independence Monument, which is situated at the junction of the Preah Norodom and Preah Sihanouk Boulevards.
This is followed by a gala parade featuring colorful floats and marching bands in front of the Royal Palace.
In the evening, the Royal Palace and other buildings are illuminated and a huge fireworks display takes place near the riverbanks of the Royal Palace.