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National Day Parade 2023

NDP affirms S’poreans can overcome and thrive as one: Ng Eng Hen

Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen (centre) with principal partners at an NDP appreciation function at Gardens by the Bay, on Aug 17.
Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen (centre) with principal partners at an NDP appreciation function at Gardens by the Bay, on Aug 17.

Forum: Good crowd control at MRT station after NDP

Full-scale contingents return to the Padang as S’pore turns 58

Performers at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2023.
Performers at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2023.

‘These are emotions which you cannot control’: President Halimah bids farewell at NDP 2023

President Halimah Yacob arrived at the Padang at about 6.50pm, to applause and cheers from the gathered spectators.
President Halimah Yacob arrived at the Padang at about 6.50pm, to applause and cheers from the gathered spectators.

NDP 2023: Total Defence parade a reminder that efforts are collective

Floats representing the different pillars of Total Defence on display at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2023.
Floats representing the different pillars of Total Defence on display at the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2023.

NDP 2023: RSAF puts on thrilling show; President Halimah reviews guard of honour

An aerial display by the Republic of Singapore Air Force at the National Day Parade on Aug 9.
An aerial display by the Republic of Singapore Air Force at the National Day Parade on Aug 9.

In Pictures: Key moments of NDP 2023

Fireworks light up the sky at the National Day Parade at the Padang on Aug 9, 2023. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
Fireworks light up the sky at the National Day Parade at the Padang on Aug 9, 2023. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG

Sea of red fills up Merlion Park, Marina Barrage to catch a glimpse of NDP festivities

The public reserving their spots at Merlion Park for the National Day Parade fireworks at about 3pm, Aug 9, 2023.
The public reserving their spots at Merlion Park for the National Day Parade fireworks at about 3pm, Aug 9, 2023.

Watch: Red Lions thrill crowds at NDP 2023

A Red Lion making his descent during the National Day Parade at the Padang on Aug 9.
A Red Lion making his descent during the National Day Parade at the Padang on Aug 9.

Where to catch NDP fireworks and fly-past, even if you are not at the Padang

A fireworks display lasting almost six minutes during the GetActive! Singapore Heartlands Festival at Woodlands Stadium on Aug 6.
A fireworks display lasting almost six minutes during the GetActive! Singapore Heartlands Festival at Woodlands Stadium on Aug 6.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.