It is a place of singular historical value for being the scene of many of the main acts and events of the Cuban Revolution. In its great esplanade many Congress of the Party and several international events have been closed as well as acts of solidarity with friend nations, anniversaries of the assault on the Moncada Barracks, the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution and other important events, general assemblies of the people of Cuba, marches of the militant people, workers, military and student parades, ceremonies of graduation of students and initiation of pioneers, solemn and farewell acts of mourning. From its termination until July 16, 1961, it was called Plaza Civica.
