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National Day Parade 2026

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

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.

Police close access to several areas near National Stadium due to crowding at NDP 2026

A crowd gathering near Republic Avenue to watch the National Day Parade fireworks on Aug 9.
A crowd gathering near Republic Avenue to watch the National Day Parade fireworks on Aug 9.

NDP 2026: 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.

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.
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.

PM Wong to announce details on support for families, costs of raising children at NDR

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivering his National Day Message on Aug 8.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivering his National Day Message on Aug 8.

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

NDP 2026: Public advised to arrive early amid road closures, enhanced security around National Stadium

Members of the public are advised to follow the instructions of marshals and on-duty police officers.
Members of the public are advised to follow the instructions of marshals and on-duty police officers.

NDP 2026: Behind the scenes of NDP’s largest-ever lighting production with over 1,600 moving lights

NDP 2026 lighting director Michael Chan decided to scale up the production to create an immersive experience for spectators.
NDP 2026 lighting director Michael Chan decided to scale up the production to create an immersive experience for spectators.

Access to areas near National Stadium reopened after restrictions owing to NDP Preview

The police have closed access to some areas near the National Stadium.
The police have closed access to some areas near the National Stadium.

Enhanced security measures around National Stadium for NDP 2026

The National Day Parade, which will be held at the National Stadium on Aug 9, has been declared as an enhanced security special event.
The National Day Parade, which will be held at the National Stadium on Aug 9, has been declared as an enhanced security special event.

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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.