We are one month away from celebrating the Declaration of Independence, a national, non working holiday observed in Uruguay yearly on the 25th of August. One of the best parts of not going to work on the 25th, means that on the 24th you have plenty of time to party! 
No need to think about waking up for work the next morning.
Rumor has it, over 20 years ago a local am radio DJ started “La Noche de la Nostalgia” (The Nostalgia Night), a party where only old hits would be played. Since that first famed night, year after year the country has grown to celebrate hold hits, with music, costumes, and celebrations on the night of August 24th, a day before the official celebration of the Declaration of Independence.
The celebration on the 24th has actually become such a huge part of the Uruguayan culture that some feel it is celebrated even more than the 31st of December. The whole idea is to get back to “the good old days,” which is something the entire country can relate to.
There are plenty of public parties at bars and clubs, so make sure you find out what is going on in your area on August 24th. Remember the Uruguay of yesteryear, which, according to the older generation, was much better than the Uruguay of today.
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