PHOTO FEATURE | 57 IMAGES After two years of reduced National Day Parades (NDP) due to the Covid situation and safety measures, NDP 2022 returns to the The Float@Marina Bay with a full audience of 26,000 in attendance. NDP 2022 is also the final year it will be held at The Float@Marina Bay as it […]
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National Day Parade 2021
It has been about a year and half since the COVID-19 pandemic hit globally, and while there’s been improvements in the understanding of the virus and the availability of vaccines, countries still face societal and logistical obstacles in their fight. While Singapore prepares to move into the endemic phase, a surge in cases weeks before […]
National Day Parade 2020
SPECIAL FEATURE | 55 IMAGES Amidst the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) has taken on a more significant meaning with its theme “Together, A Stronger Singapore”. It has been a challenging time for the nation since the start of the pandemic, but the NDP has always being held, […]
NDP@Heartlands 2019
For the first time, this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) celebrations were extended to 10 August, to allow more Singaporeans to have a memorable experience celebrating National Day. A series of celebratory activities were organised by the People’s Association (PA) and the grassroots organisations, one at each district, where fun-filled activities such as laser tag, […]
National Day Parade 2019
PHOTO FEATURE | 54 IMAGES The National Day Parade returns to the Padang on 9 Aug 2019 as Singapore celebrates 54 years of independence. The theme for this year, ‘Our Singapore’, calls on Singaporeans to come together and be pioneers of our future. Highlights of this year’s parade include the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s […]
Behind-the-Scenes Feature: RSAF NDP Mobile Column Contingent
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Day Parade (NDP) Mobile Column, this year’s 54th NDP will feature this crowd favourite. 171 Vehicles and assets from the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force will be part of the 1.3 km long convoy, which takes about 15 minutes to complete […]
Behind-the-Scenes Feature: In Control
The various air segments of the National Day Parade (NDP) are always one of the major highlights that the audience eagerly expects, and usually features the Red Lions military free fall, flypasts and air displays. With the amount of aircraft in and around the parade area, tight coordination and control of the flying assets is […]
Behind-the-Scenes Feature: The National Day Parade State Flag Flypast
As the opening notes of Singapore’s national anthem Majulah Singapura echo over the Padang, a low throbbing sound can be heard growing louder high behind the main spectator stands. By the time the first stanza is finished, the source of the sound can be seen clearly by all: a Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) […]