In Pictures: National Day Parade 2024
About 27,000 people gathered at the Padang on Aug 9 to celebrate Singapore’s 59th year of independence. This year’s event is also a milestone marking 40 years of Total Defence, as well as being the first National Day Parade for Singapore’s new Prime Minister and President.
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A 360-degree firework experience thrills the audience as the night draws to a close at the end of the National Day Parade at the Padang.
ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam waving at spectators during the ceremonial drive-past.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong waving as he arrives for the National Day Parade.
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong greeting Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong as he arrives for the National Day Parade.
PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
A member of the Red Lions passes the steeple of St Andrew's Cathedral while descending towards the Padang.
ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
The heavy downpour before the parade started left the ground wet and slippery, making it a challenge for the Red Lions' 2WO Shirley Ng to land at the Padang.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Six inflatable mascots who are familiar to Singaporeans - Captain Green, Nila the Sports Lion, Becky Bunny, Singa the Courtesy Lion, Sharity the Elephant and August the Merlion - making their appearance during the pre-parade segment of the National Day Parade at the Padang.
ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
A sea of spectators in white raincoats braving the rain ahead of the National Day Parade.
ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
To commemorate 40 years of Total Defence, National Day NDP 2024 brought the Dynamic Defence Display to the Padang for the first time.
ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
The Total Defence 40 (TD40) Dynamic Defence Display at the National Day Parade (NDP) 2024. The display featured 40 assets and over 400 participants.
ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
For the first time in NDP history, the audience got to see a live demonstration of the Republic of Singapore Navy and Police Coast Guard (PCG) responding to a simulated attack at Marina Bay.
ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
The Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tanks (L2SG), which are an integral part of the SAF’s combined arms force, showcasing it's awesome might..
ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
The first act was a tribute to Singapore’s pioneers including the famous samsui women.
ST PHOTO KEVIN LIM
Performers lit up the stage with their captivating costumes.
ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
The colourful chapter 4 features Singapore’s rich and diverse food heritage.
ST PHOTO : GAVIN FOO
Singer Amni Musfirah, looking resplendent as she appears for the first performance segment.
ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
Fireworks display seen at the Merlion park during the grand final.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
An assortment of fireworks wows the spectators during the closing of NDP 2024 at the Padang.
ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
