NDP 2025: Public advised to arrive early for parade amid road closures and enhanced security
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The 2025 parade will span two venues – the Padang and Marina Bay.
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SINGAPORE - Those attending the National Day Parade on Aug 9 are encouraged to arrive early amid road closures and enhanced security.
The 2025 parade will span two venues – the Padang and Marina Bay
Those attending the NDP show at the Padang are advised to arrive early to allow ample time for security checks, and to enter via the assigned entrance indicated on their tickets, the police said in a statement on Aug 6.
Spectators are advised to minimise the number of personal belongings on hand, to facilitate safety checks. Each ticket holder will receive an NDP Pack, which includes items such as water and light snacks.
Any container 100ml or larger containing liquid, aerosol or gel will be subject to additional checks, while canned items will not be allowed into the venue.
The police added that action will be taken against anyone who attempts to bring in prohibited items, including firearms, fireworks, knuckle dusters and handcuffs.
The area around the Padang has also been designated a “special event area”, where the flying of unmanned aircraft, including drones, is strictly prohibited.
To prevent overcrowding, police officers and other uniformed personnel will help to regulate the flow of the crowd at areas including the Esplanade Waterfront, Jubilee Bridge, Merlion Park, One Fullerton Waterfront, Marina Boulevard Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront and Helix Bridge.
Those hoping to watch the parade from Marina Bay should check a crowd map at , to view real-time crowd levels, and any areas that may be closed due to crowd build-up.
The Crowd@Marina Bay map will be available online and on TV screens at selected MRT stations from 5pm to 10.30pm on Aug 9.
From 7pm to 10.30pm on Aug 9, people can also use the OneMap app on their mobile phones for recommended walking routes to navigate the Marina Bay area.
In addition, certain entrances and exits of MRT stations around the Marina Bay area will be closed to regulate crowd flow. In the event of overcrowding, trains may bypass affected stations, such as Bayfront MRT station.
MRT stations including Bayfront, City Hall, Esplanade and Raffles Place MRT stations are expected to be very crowded, the police said. Members of the public are encouraged to use other nearby MRT stations such as Promenade, Downtown and Marina Bay MRT stations.
Traffic arrangements
To facilitate the event, selected roads and lanes in the Marina Bay area will be closed to vehicular traffic on Aug 9 and 10.
During the closure, access will be granted only to authorised vehicles as well as police and emergency vehicles. Uniformed officers will be stationed at affected junctions to help regulate vehicular traffic.
Traffic delays are expected along Battery Road, Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Collyer Quay, Guillemard Road, Hill Street, Marina Boulevard, Mountbatten Road, North Bridge Road, Ophir Road, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Raffles Link, Republic Boulevard, Rochor Road, Temasek Avenue, Temasek Boulevard and Victoria Street.
Similarly, motorists proceeding to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road, Esplanade Drive, Nicoll Highway or Raffles Boulevard are to use alternative routes via Bayfront Avenue or Rochor Road leading to Temasek Boulevard.
Members of the public headed to the area are also strongly encouraged to use public transport, while vehicles parked illegally will be towed, the police added.
Post-event dispersal
After the parade ends, dispersal is likely to be slow due to the large crowds expected around the Padang and in the Marina Bay area, said the police. Members of the public are advised to be patient and to follow the directions of marshals and the police.
For further inquiries, the public may contact the NDP organisers via 1800-637-2025.
