In Pictures: Singapore celebrates 53rd National Day

Relive the highlights of Singapore’s annual birthday bash at the Marina Bay Floating Platform on Thursday (Aug 9).

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August 9, 2018 at 8:24 PM

An aerial flypast during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

A Red Lion crash lands into a comrade at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A Red Lion descends during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Members of the Singapore Armed Forces' precision drill team and the military band performing during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Cabinet members and MPs arrive at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Cabinet members and MPs arrive at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

President Halimah Yacob arrives for the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN

Cabinet members and MPs sing the national anthem during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

A performance at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Cabinet ministers and MPs play with giant balls released during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A performance at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Performers sing during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Fireworks are seen during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Spectators forming words using placards during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2018. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

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