| In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, walks on a red carpet, accompanied by two children, as part of a midnight "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9, to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the country's founding. |
| Soldiers stage a flag-hoisting ceremony during a parade at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |
| North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, waves to the crowd in response to their cheering and flag-waving during a parade at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |
| North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, waves to the crowd during a parade of "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |
| Members of North Korea's Worker-Peasant Red Guards (WPRG) take part in a "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. According to the Korean Central News Agency, the parade was led mostly by the WPRG ― a civilian defense organization ― instead of by regular military troops. |
| Members of North Korea's Worker-Peasant Red Guards (WPRG) take part in a "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the parade was led mostly by the WPRG ― a civilian defense organization ― instead of regular military troops. |
| Members of North Korea's Worker-Peasant Red Guards (WPRG) take part in a "parade of paramilitary and public security forces" at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the parade was mostly led by WPRG ― a civilian defense organization ― instead of regular military troops. |
| North Korean soldiers ride in vehicles during a military parade celebrating the nation's 73rd anniversary at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |
| North Korean soldiers ride on horses during a military ceremony celebrating the nation's 73rd anniversary at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |
| Fireworks embellish the night sky during a celebration of the 73rd anniversary of North Korea's founding during a midnight ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |
| Participants of the ceremony unfurl a huge North Korean flag at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |
| Participants dance during the celebration at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, Sept. 9. |