National Day Parade

NDP 2026: Faces of the parade

NDP 2026: Kallang roars as Singapore celebrates 61st birthday

Some 42,000 people buzzed with excitement as they took part in Singapore’s 61st birthday celebration at the National Stadium.

NDP2026: A midair song, a stadium of light, one pledge in the final stretch

Singer Jasmine Sokko descended from a cube hung from the stadium’s ceiling to dance in the air above a sea of lights during the National Day Parade at the National Stadium on Aug 9.

A nostalgic journey from Orang Laut heritage to Phua Chu Kang at NDP 2026

Performers from Soka Gakkai Singapore performing alongside marine animal puppets during Chapter 3 of National Day Parade 2026 at the National Stadium on Aug 9.

People with disabilities shine at NDP 2026 amid largest civilian participation in over a decade

Members of the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s 21-strong contingent on stage with the other parade contingents on Aug 9.

Access to several areas near National Stadium reopened after restrictions due to NDP 2026 crowds

Crowds soak up the atmosphere around the National Stadium and Kallang Basin

This year marks the first time since 2016 that the NDP will be held in the National Stadium, which holds about 42,000 spectators.

Minor Issues

From potlucks to parades, celebrating Singapore’s birthday our way

Singaporeans celebrate National Day in different ways, such as gathering for a meal, “chasing” the fireworks or splurging on hotels with aerial views of the event.

From crowd control to spectator care: Meet the people keeping NDP 2026 safe

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Lim heads the Command and Control Group 2, which oversees the planning and execution of safety and security operations for the National Day Parade.

NDP 2026: Six places to catch a view of the fireworks, and tips for taking better pictures

Fireworks from the first National Education show of the 2026 National Day Parade, photographed from Tanjong Rhu View on July 11.

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