The 6th of July is celebrated as a national festival in Lithuania commemorating the crowning of King Mindaugas in 1253. This was a significant event as Mindaugas united the Lithuanian people into a single nation for the first time. Events are held throughout Lithuania on this day, including parades, speeches by the President, and performances celebrating Lithuanian history and culture. The crowning of Mindaugas remains an important symbol of Lithuanian independence and statehood.