The research examines the role of protocol in marking important national events in Croatia with special emphasis on Remembrance Day. The way in which rituals, participation in commemoration and protocol practices contribute to strengthening common identity and keeping collective memory alive is analyzed. Also, the concept of place of memory is discussed as a key point in shaping collective memory. Furthermore, the protocol practices accompanying the commemoration are analyzed, including the ceremonies, the program, the participation of high-ranking government officials and other stakeholders, and the symbolism used. Places like Vukovar and Škabrnja have become not only physical places of memory but also symbols of the collective identity of the people. The protocols that accompany the commemoration of Remembrance Day play an important role in shaping the commemoration, focusing attention on key aspects of historical events and ensuring that memory is adequately transmitted to new generations. Media coverage is traditionally characteristic of events that include the mentioned segments, which makes it the subject of analysis. Media involvement in marking this significant date is analyzed. Apart from Croatia, we find similar forms of commemoration in other countries, where important historical events are marked with similar protocol practices. Through the comparison of related protocol practices of other countries and the protocol for marking another prominent date in Croatian history - Victory Day, similarities and differences in protocol activities are shown. The protocol in such ceremonies ensures dignified and uniform marking of events and influences the shaping of public discourse.