National Day Parade SG60 Rehearsal 2025

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Main Locations & Format
Padang: A return to this historic venue (site of Singapore’s first NDP in 1966), hosting the main Parade & Ceremony with about 2,100 participants across 40 contingents—military, Home Team, civilians, and youth
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Marina Bay: For the first time, the show expands here in sync with Padang—featuring a floating stage, water floats, light projections, and live streaming on big screens
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Heartlands: On 10 August, community zones across five locations (e.g., Sports Hub, Gardens by the Bay) host their own shows, fireworks, drone displays, and mobile column exhibits
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🎆 Key Highlights
Military Parade & Ceremony: Includes flame firing (Feu-de-Joie), presidential drive-past, aerial flypasts, and the return of the mobile column
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Guard of Honour Firsts:

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) joins the Guard of Honour!

The SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) is fielding a full contingent for its 10th anniversary
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“Jump of Unity”:

Red Lions parachute onto Padang.

Naval divers dive into Marina Bay — symbolizing military collaboration across air, land, and sea
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🎤 Theme Song & Show
Song: “Here We Are” by Charlie Lim & Chok Kerong, performed by Kit Chan, Charlie Lim, and The Island Voices, with MV by He Shuming
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Show Directors: Multi-act performances at both venues—performers include local talents and student choirs; Plus musical narrations from local icons
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🎉 How to Participate
Tickets: Ballot-based applications open late May–early June for Padang & preview shows
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Free Bay-side zones: No tickets needed—LED screens at Merlion Park, MBS Plaza, Esplanade, etc.
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Heartlands: Open to public, with carnival games, food markets, interactive booths, and more
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Fly the flag: Redeem a free national flag from Shopee collection points from mid-June
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GiveAsOneSG: Nationwide volunteering campaign from June to August to celebrate SG60