Singapore marks 56th birthday with 600-strong ceremonial parade at Marina Bay
Singapore marks 56th birthday with 600-strong ceremonial parade at Marina Bay

SINGAPORE – The Republic marked its 56th year since independence with a scaled-down ceremonial parade comprising 600 uniformed participants at the Marina Bay floating platform on Monday (Aug 9). Another 200 people from nine youth uniformed groups and 12 social and economic organisations joined virtually in pre-recorded segments, in a first for a National Day... » read more

National Day ceremonial parade at Marina Bay kicks off

SINGAPORE – A scaled-down ceremonial parade will be held at the Marina Bay floating platform on Monday (Aug 9) to mark Singapore’s 56th year of independence, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. About 600 participants from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Home Team are expected on site, with another 200 people from youth uniformed groups and... » read more