At the time of the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century, the Croatian Light Cavalry, reputed for its exceptional prowess, joined the French army. Military skills and the original appearance of Croatian soldiers were endorsed by the founding of the Croatian regiment "Royal Cravates" within the French royal army in 1664. A special feature of the uniform was a red scarf – a cravat that the girls tied around the young men's necks before going to war. The tie, today an unavoidable fashion accessory of every man, comes from these brave Croatian soldiers.

The reconstructed Changing of the Guard, based on historical facts, can be viewed in the ceremony in the designated positions, attractive tourist locations. The changing of the guard ceremony begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 12:30 PM. The program is performed by 13 pedestrians and 4 horsemen.

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM 

Formation and departure of the infantry rank from the Regiment's Headquarters (Ethnographic Museum), lining up and dismissal of the rank, and their departure to Ban Josip Jelačić Square.

Route: Mažuranić Square (Mažuranac) – Republic of Croatia Square – Frankopanska Street – Ilica Street – halt and wait for the arrival of the cavalry rank

Merging and march of the ranks down the Ilica Street to Ban Josip Jelačić Square

11:20 AM–11:30 AM 

Arrival to the Ban Josip Jelačić statue, rank and weapon inspection ceremony.

Posting an honor guard at the Ban Josip Jelačić statue

11:30 AM–11:35 AM 

Departure of the ranks to the Virgin Mary statue in front of the cathedral – posting of guards at the Virgin Mary statue

11:35 AM

Division of the ranks

11:45 AM–11:55 AM

Departure of the cavalry to Tkalčićeva Street by the following route: Kaptol – Mikloušićeva Street – Tkalčićeva Street (to the Bishop Duh Steps)

Departure of the infantry rank along the following route: Opatovina – Park Opatovina – Bishop Duh Steps 

Merging of the ranks on Tkalčićeva Street

11:55 AM–12:00 PM 

March and arrival at the Ban Josip Jelačić Square

12:00 PM–12:10 PM 

Ceremonial handing over of the guards 

12:10 PM–12:15 PM 

Departure of the ranks from the Virgin Mary statue and ceremonial handing over of the guards, 

A prayer of thanks in front of the Virgin Mary statue – the end of the changing of the guard

12:15 PM – 12:35 PM 

Infantry march to the Ethnographic Museum

Route: Ban Josip Jelačić Square – Gajeva Street – Bogovićeva Street – Flower Square – Varšavska Street – Frankopanska Street – Republic of Croatia Square – Mažuranac

12:15 PM – 12:35 PM 

Departure of the cavalry rank to Dubravkin put

NOTE: In case of bad weather, the programs will be canceled.