Upon arrival, the President of the Republic was received by an Honour Guard from the National Republican Guard (GNR). Following the playing of the National Anthem and the inspection of the Honour Guard, the Head of State, accompanied by the Mayor of Lisbon (CML), Carlos Moedas, greeted the municipal councillors.
On the balcony of the Paços do Concelho, the National Flag was hoisted by President António José Seguro as the GNR Band performed the Anthem.
Speeches by the Mayor of CML and the President of the Republic followed in the same square, marking the highlight of the celebrations.
At the end of the event, upon leaving the Paços do Concelho, the President António José Seguro unveiled a commemorative plaque, marking his first official visit to the Lisbon Municipal Chamber in his capacity as President.
