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NDP 2026 kicks off at National Stadium as Singapore marks 61st birthday
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People attend the National Day Parade at the National Stadium on Aug 9, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor)
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SINGAPORE: The National Day Parade is back at the National Stadium for the first time since 2016, featuring an indoor drone display, new songs and record-breaking special effects and lighting.
Crowd favourites return too, including the presidential gun salute, which will be held at Kallang Basin for the first time.
Watch the parade live on CNA and follow our blog coverage as Singapore celebrates its 61st birthday.
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