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National Day Parade

‘Return to camp’ visits and reconnecting with buddies: How to really celebrate 60 years of NS

Singapore celebrates 60 years of National Service (NS60) in 2027.
Singapore celebrates 60 years of National Service (NS60) in 2027.

NDP 2027 to return to the Padang to celebrate 60 years of national service

Over the years, Singapore’s NDP has been held at the field to coincide with milestone celebrations – from the first parade in 1966 to its golden jubilee in 2015 and the bicentennial in 2019.
Over the years, Singapore’s NDP has been held at the field to coincide with milestone celebrations – from the first parade in 1966 to its golden jubilee in 2015 and the bicentennial in 2019.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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