NDP 2025 Celebrates Singapore’s 60th Year of Independence (“SG60”) with Expanded Show Canvas Across Padang, Marina Bay and Skyline, and Island-wide Festivities over National Day Weekend
NDP 2025 Celebrates Singapore’s 60th Year of Independence (“SG60”) with Expanded Show Canvas Across Padang, Marina Bay and Skyline, and Island-wide Festivities over National Day Weekend
Last Updated 26 May
On 9 August 2025, Singaporeans can look forward to a dazzling NDP as NDP 2025 expands its canvas beyond the historic Padang to the surrounding Marina Bay and skyline. The celebrations will continue over the weekend into the heartlands on 10 August 2025 at five community sites across the island, bringing the festivities closer to more Singaporeans in this important national milestone.
This year’s theme, “Majulah Singapura”, honours Singapore’s 60-year nation-building journey. It calls on Singaporeans to celebrate our past and build our collective future together. Chairman of the NDP 2025 Executive Committee Colonel Chong Shi Hao said, “We are expanding our celebrations to reach as many Singaporeans as possible. Through our celebration, we hope to reflect back on how far we have come. We want to use it as an occasion to unite Singaporeans and inspire future generations. It is in this spirit that NDP 2025 invites all Singaporeans to come together to celebrate our nation’s birthday and to build a brighter future together.”
A key highlight of NDP 2025 is the show’s expansion from the Padang to the Marina Bay area. In the Pre-Parade segment, the inaugural Jump of Unity will feature the Red Lions descending at the Padang alongside the Republic of Singapore Navy’s naval divers at Marina Bay. The Show segment will combine mass performances at the Padang with building light projections and fireworks across the city skyline, along with water floats and a new floating stage for performers at the Bay. NDP 2025 aims to deliver an immersive experience for all live audience whether they are at the Padang or the Bay.
The Parade and Ceremony segment will feature the largest number of contingents alongside traditional crowd favourites such as the State Flag Flypast, Salute to the Nation, and Presidential Gun Salute. To commemorate SG60, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will perform a special aerial tribute during the segment. Making its first return to the Padang since 2019, the Mobile Column will showcase air, land and maritime assets from the Singapore Armed Forces, Home Team and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. It will also integrate, for the first time, an aerial flypast over the Padang and a maritime display at the Bay.
The Show segment will present four Acts inspired by the National Anthem, showcasing a talented lineup of local artistes and performers from various organisations. It will culminate with a nationwide Majulah Moment, inviting all Singaporeans to collectively recite the Pledge and sing the National Anthem in a unified display of national solidarity.
To allow even more Singaporeans to join in the festivities, NDP celebrations will be expanded in several ways. On 9 August 2025, the Bay area will feature interactive booths, activities, and carnival games during the day. When the show begins, audiences around the Bay can watch the live NDP show through large LED screens and speakers on site. Five partner-led celebration sites at and near the Bay will offer additional unique experiences. On 10 August 2025, five Heartland Celebrations sites, co-organised with the People’s Association, will host live performances, fireworks, and carnival activities. The Mobile Column will also make its way to the heartlands. More details will be available later.
NDP 2025 continues to build on previous NDP community outreach efforts with our partners to promote volunteerism and inclusivity among Singaporeans through the #CelebrateAsOneSG campaign. These efforts encourage Singaporeans to take action to care for fellow Singaporeans and strengthen our sense of community and belonging to Singapore. More information on the campaign activities will be shared on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NDPeeps), Instagram (@NDPeeps) and TikTok (@NDPeeps) in the coming weeks. Singaporeans are encouraged to participate in these activities in the weeks leading up to National Day.
For more information on NDP 2025, visit www.ndp.gov.sg or follow the NDP social media accounts and YouTube page (www.youtube.com.sg/NDPeeps). The NDP 2025 Executive Committee welcomes suggestions and feedback at ndp@defence.gov.sg.
Fact Sheet: Overview of National Day Parade (NDP) 2025
Fact Sheet: Overview of National Day Parade (NDP) 2025
Last Updated 26 May
Theme
This year’s theme “Majulah Singapura” embodies our nation’s enduring spirit and aspirations. As we commemorate 60 years of independence, it calls on Singaporeans to reflect on our collective achievements while inspiring us to face future challenges and uncertainties with optimism and resilience. Drawing from our National Anthem, the theme also emphasises the values of trust, inclusivity, and mutual support, encouraging every citizen to play their part in Singapore’s continued growth and success.
Logo
This year’s logo features a fun and distinctive design that resonates with our theme “Majulah Singapura” as we celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday.
i) “60” and “GO”. The creative fusion of “60” and “GO” serves as a rallying call for Singaporeans to move forward together, embodying the spirit of “Majulah Singapura”.
ii) Five Shooting Stars. The five shooting stars, arranged in an upward arrow formation, represent our nation’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality. They symbolise Singapore’s continued advancement towards a brighter future.
For the first time, NDP 2025 is introducing a special co-creation initiative, featuring 25 individuals from diverse backgrounds across Singapore. Each participant will create their own interpretation of the logo, using the “60” numeral as a canvas to express their vision of the Singapore Dream and their aspirations for the nation. Together, these 25 variants form a collective representation of our Singapore Dream, highlighting the creativity and diversity of our people. The co-created logos will be progressively unveiled on the official NDP website (www.ndp.gov.sg), Facebook (www.facebook.com/NDPeeps), TikTok (@NDPeeps) and Instagram (@NDPeeps) in the lead-up to National Day.
NDP 2025 Celebrations
The NDP 2025 celebrations will encompass the theme “Majulah Singapura”, honouring our past while embracing the future. Singaporeans can look forward to expanded National Day celebrations this year, extending from the Padang to the Marina Bay area in the lead-up to and on 9 August itself, followed by Heartland Celebrations across five heartland sites on 10 August.
NDP at the Padang
The Pre-Parade segment will take Singaporeans on a musical journey with a hint of nostalgia. For the first time, the segment will open with a “Go-Live” music video featuring an original composition that transitions seamlessly into a live music and dance performance at the Padang. In the inaugural Jump of Unity, the Red Lions and the Republic of Singapore Navy’s naval divers will descend at the Padang and Marina Bay, respectively. The segment culminates with “Our Singapore Wish”, where Singaporeans share their aspirations for themselves and their community, accompanied by a performance from the Combined Schools Band that bridges to the Parade and Ceremony (P&C) segment.
The P&C segment will feature a live choir performance and the largest number of contingents, with traditional crowd favourites including the State Flag Flypast, Salute to the Nation and Presidential Gun Salute. To commemorate SG60, a special aerial tribute by the Republic of Singapore Air Force will conclude the segment. Prior to the main parade, the Uncasing of Colours ceremony will take place at Marina Square, bringing the celebrations closer to the public.
The Mobile Column, themed “Our Strength, Our People, Our Future”, will return to the Padang for the first time since 2019, showcasing a combined drive-past of assets from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Home Team. This segment will be integrated, for the first time, with an aerial flypast over the Padang and a maritime display at the Bay.
The Show segment will present four Acts, each inspired by a verse from our National Anthem. It reflects on our collective journey as a nation and inspires Singaporeans to reimagine our future Singapore. The segment will bring together a talented lineup of local artistes including Charlie Lim, Dick Lee, Kit Chan, Rahimah Rahim, Ramli Sarip and Mohamed Raffee, together with his band Vasantham Boys. They will be accompanied by performers from the People’s Association, SOKA Gakkai Singapore, Institute of Technical Education, Republic Polytechnic, and MOE schools, among others.
The Show will also take place over an expanded canvas, with the live show at the Padang expanded to the Marina Bay for the first time. The Show at the Bay, which includes water floats, performances on a new mobile floating stage and the lighting up of the city skyline through fireworks and light projections, will be synchronised with the live show at the Padang. This creates an immersive experience for both live spectators and broadcast viewers.
NDP Celebrations at the Bay
To allow more Singaporeans to participate in the National Day celebrations, live NDP screenings will be held with LED screens and audio systems at the Bay, complemented by interactive booths and activities. Through partnerships with NTUC, SAFRA, Gardens by the Bay, PUB and Kallang Alive Sport Management, the NDP 2025 Executive Committee (EXCO) will extend the Bay Celebrations to five additional locations around the Bay in the lead-up to and on 9 August: The Promontory, Bayfront Event Space, The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barrage, and Singapore Sports Hub. More details on the Bay Celebrations will be released subsequently.
NDP Celebrations in the Heartlands
On 10 August, the NDP celebrations will continue into the heartlands with Heartland Celebrations at five community sites across the island, jointly organised by the NDP 2025 EXCO and People’s Association. Singaporeans can look forward to a showcase of SAF and Home Team assets, along with fireworks, drone shows, performances, and family carnival activities. The Mobile Column to the Heartlands, last seen in 2020, will also journey along five routes to these Heartland Celebrations sites with selected assets. More details on the Heartland Celebrations will be released subsequently.
NDP Public Engagement and Outreach Activities
Building on previous NDPs’ initiatives, the NDP 2025 EXCO has partnered with different organisations to launch public engagement campaigns and outreach activities leading up to National Day. These campaigns aim to foster national pride, cohesion, and unity among Singaporeans at home and overseas.
The nationwide Majulah Moment will take place on 9 August. Singaporeans are encouraged to participate in a collective recitation of the Pledge and singing of the National Anthem, cued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)’s Public Warning System signal. Partners including CapitaLand, Changi Airport Group, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Land Transport Authority, the SAF, the SCDF, SMRT, Singapore Police Force, and Singapore Prison Service will organise the Majulah Moment at their premises. Overseas Singaporeans can join through the NDP live broadcast.
The #CelebrateAsOneSG encourages Singaporeans to celebrate National Day in their own meaningful ways through various initiatives. On a personal level, these include:
i) Fly Our Flag: From mid-June, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents can redeem one complimentary National Flag per household via the NDP Shop on Shopee. Flags can be collected at no cost from over 3,000 Shopee Collection Points nationwide and can be put up on display from July to September.
ii) Wear Our Colours: Homegrown brands The Elly Store and Love Bonito will offer specially designed or curated red and white National Day apparel. Uniqlo will also join in support of this initiative.
On the community level, a new “Pledge Events” initiative will support Singaporeans to organise their own ground-up community celebrations with government support from July onwards. This initiative aims to encourage Singaporeans to better connect with each other and contribute ideas towards our shared future, while fostering a more caring and inclusive society. Overseas Singaporeans may also tap on Singapore Global Network’s existing Funding Programme for their ground-up community celebrations abroad.
Returning for its third consecutive year, the #GiveAsOneSG initiative presents “60 Days of Giving” (10 June to 10 August), promoting volunteerism and philanthropy amongst individuals and corporations as a meaningful way to celebrate National Day. Partners include the National Council of Social Services (NCSS), National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC), GoodHood.SG, and the Singapore Red Cross. Singaporeans can participate through the #GiveAsOneSG campaign page on giving.sg.
More information about the various public engagements and outreach campaigns will be released on the official NDP website (www.ndp.gov.sg), Facebook (www.facebook.com/NDPeeps), TikTok (@NDPeeps) and Instagram (@NDPeeps) in the coming weeks.
NDP Theme Song
The NDP 2025 theme song, “Here We Are”, is co-written by Charlie Lim and Chok Kerong, and produced by Dr Sydney Tan. It is performed by Charlie Lim, Kit Chan, and The Island Voices. An uplifting and heartfelt theme, it celebrates the enduring Singapore spirit and the resilience and unity of Singaporeans as we journey together beyond SG60.
“Here We Are” draws from the diversity of experiences that have shaped the Singapore story for over the past 60 years. Weaving together images of home, belonging and mutual care for each other, the song acknowledges the obstacles we have overcome, the challenges we continue to face, and our hopes for the future. Its lyrics articulate a deep gratitude that our nation is a tapestry, weaving together the diverse voices and stories of all who call Singapore home.
The song opens with an intimate and reflective tone, underscoring the value of being seen, heard, and known. It builds into an uplifting and powerful chorus, celebrating the strength we find in unity and pride in how far we have come. The collaboration between Charlie Lim, Kit Chan and the vibrant ensemble of The Island Voices, brings a rich blend of generations and styles, symbolising the coming together of different journeys and dreams.
Through evocative storytelling and stirring melodies, "Here We Are" reminds Singaporeans that no matter the weather, we stand together – proud of our heritage, hopeful for our future, and rooted in the home we have built together. It is both a celebration and a reaffirmation of the ties which bind us: our spirit, our resilience, and our unwavering belief in each other.
"Here We Are" is not just a song for today; it is a timeless reflection of what home means to us.
NDP Music Video
Overview. The music video for the NDP 2025 theme song, “Here We Are”, directed by He Shuming, brings Charlie Lim and Chok Kerong’s musical vision to life through the powerful imagery of a community choir. Set in a warm, familiar environment reminiscent of a school hall, the choir of over 100 members serves as the heart of the video, representing all Singaporeans and embodying a shared sense of belonging. As the song progresses, the narrative weaves seamlessly through a series of evocative vignettes. True to its title, the video captures the connections that bind us, celebrating how far our nation has come.
Community Choir. The community choir concept is simple yet profound: an open invitation for anyone to join in and harmonise together in song, fostering connection through the universal language of music. The use of a community choir in the music video represents how everyone’s voices can be seen, heard and known as we forge our nation’s future together.
Narrative Vignettes. The narrative vignettes depict the challenges that we have overcome as a nation over the past six decades. They highlight the core themes of unity, resilience, progress, and the forging of a common identity. Through these stories, we see people overcoming challenges, celebrating milestones, and looking to the future with hope. Together, they illustrate our collective spirit and shared journey as a nation.
Fact Sheet: NDP 2025 Ticket Application
Fact Sheet: NDP 2025 Ticket Application
Updated 26 May 2025
The NDP 2025 Executive Committee (EXCO) warmly invites Singaporeans to come together to celebrate our nation’s 60th Birthday at the Padang.
Ticket applications for NDP 2025 at the Padang will open from 28 May 2025 (Wed), 12:00pm (SGT), to 9 June 2025 (Mon), 12:00pm (SGT). All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for the tickets.
The application for NDP 2025 tickets will be conducted using Singpass. This approach seeks to: (1) enhance convenience for users by using Singpass MyInfo for automated form filling; and (2) reduce fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information through counterfeit application forms.
TICKET APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants can choose to apply for two (2), four (4), or six (6) tickets for any one of the three NDP shows:
a. NDP Preview 1 on 26 July 2025
b. NDP Preview 2 on 2 August 2025
c. NDP 2025 on 9 August 2025
Applicants may apply for NDP 2025 tickets via the following:
Step 1: Visit the official NDP website at www.ndp.gov.sg; OR scan the QR code below to access the application form.
Step 2: On the FormSG page, log in with the Singpass app. Key personal information (i.e. name, NRIC, and contact number) will be automatically filled using the Singpass app into the provided FormSG. When applying on behalf of another applicant, the Singpass user will require the name, NRIC, contact number and email address of the person that he or she is applying on behalf of.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents without a Singpass account are advised to: (1) register for a Singpass account via the Singpass website (for individuals aged 15 and above); (2) seek assistance from a family member or trusted person who has a Singpass account to apply for the tickets on their behalf; or (3) visit ServiceSG Centres for in-person assistance with setting up a Singpass account or for further assistance on ticket applications. Visitors to ServiceSG Centres are required to bring their original NRIC for verification.
This will be the only modality and form of NDP 2025 ticket application. Do not fill out any forms from unverified links and sources to prevent fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information.
After submitting the application, applicants will receive a confirmation via SMS and email. Do note that the SMS and email confirmations will only be sent by gov.sg and info@plumber.gov.sg, respectively.
Upon the closure of the application window (9 June 2025, 12:00pm SGT), a balloting process will be held to determine successful applicants. The electronic balloting system will be supported by Open Government Products, Government Technology Agency Singapore and audited by KPMG Services.
Tickets are not allocated on first-come-first-served basis.
Each applicant (identified via NRIC with Singpass login or NRIC submitted on behalf by a Singpass user) will only be entitled to one ballot chance. If more than one ballot attempt is made, only the latest submission will be considered as final, and all previous entries will be excluded from the balloting process.
Each ticket admits one spectator only. All children, including infants carried in arms, must hold a valid ticket for admission to the show.
NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Successful applicants will receive SMS and email notifications from 20 to 25 June 2025 (Fri to Wed) via the mobile number and email address provided during application. Please note that the SMS and email notifications will only be sent by gov.sg and info@mail.postman.gov.sg, respectively. Any SMS and emails from other sources should be treated as potential scams or phishing attempts.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The applicant agrees that the NDP 2025 EXCO may collect, use and disclose their personal data provided in the application form. The collected personal data may be used for the purposes of: (i) facilitating the electronic balloting process; (ii) notifying successful applicants; (iii) record keeping; (iv) sending authorised notifications/updates by the NDP 2025 EXCO; (v) facilitating the distribution of tickets; and (vi) any other purposes related to the above.
All tickets for the NDP Preview 1, NDP Preview 2, and NDP 2025 are strictly not for sale. Action will be taken against personnel who partake in ticket scalping and fraudulent activities.
The NDP 2025 EXCO reserves the rights to amend the terms and conditions at any time at their sole and absolute discretion without notice. These terms and conditions and all its subsequent variations shall be subjected to and governed by the laws of Singapore.
QUERIES AND FEEDBACK
For further enquiries or feedback regarding NDP 2025 ticketing, please visit the official NDP 2025 website at www.ndp.gov.sg. The NDP 2025 EXCO also welcomes suggestions and feedback at ndp@defence.gov.sg.
NDP 2025 Packs Feature Unique Artworks by Artists with Disabilities, Reflecting on Singapore’s Journey and Shared Future
NDP 2025 Packs Feature Unique Artworks by Artists with Disabilities, Reflecting on Singapore’s Journey and Shared Future
Last Updated 9 June
The NDP 2025 Executive Committee (EXCO) has partnered SG Enable and ARTDIS (Arts & Disability) Singapore to bring together artists with disabilities across different generations to co-create artworks for this year’s NDP Packs. This collaboration is in support of i’mable, an SG Enable public education initiative, which celebrates the abilities of persons with disabilities. It encourages everyone to take positive action for disability inclusion and commit to building a more inclusive society that enables lives.
A total of 41 artists participated in the project — 20 students from Special Education (SPED) schools from ages 10 to 18, engaged through SG Enable, and 21 artists from ARTDIS from ages 20 to 73. Together, they explored what Singapore’s journey and future meant to them, and expressed their heartfelt hopes for the Nation’s birthday through their art. The artists from SPED schools focused on envisioning our shared future – one shaped by care for others and a shared willingness to contribute to the nation’s growth. The artists from ARTDIS were inspired by Singapore’s history, anchoring their designs on our shared values of multiculturalism, boldness, resilience, and openness.
Chairman of the NDP 2025 Pack Committee, Major (MAJ) Desmond Lim said, “Together with our partners SG Enable and ARTDIS, this collaboration hopes to honour the artists’ abilities, recognise their talents and bring their vision for Singapore to fellow Singaporeans. On behalf of the NDP 2025 EXCO, I would also like to sincerely thank the artists, as well as their parents and caregivers for being a part of the co-creation process for this year’s NDP Packs. Drawing on the artists’ unique strengths and shared experiences, they have co-created seven pieces of unique artworks for this year’s NDP Pack, inspired by their reflections on Singapore’s heritage, shared experiences, and their imagination of Singapore’s shared future.”
The artworks will be printed on this year’s NDP Packs, which are made from 100% recycled polyester tote bags, and incorporated in a National Day 2025 Stamp Set produced by the Singapore Post. The NDP Pack will be distributed to those attending the National Education Shows, the NDP Preview Shows and the National Day Parade on 9 August. Members of the public who have registered to visit the five Heartland Celebration sites and the various Bay Celebration sites, or participate in the Pledge Events will also be eligible to collect the NDP Pack on-site.
NDP 2025 to Feature an Enhanced Parade & Ceremony Segment for Singaporeans
NDP 2025 to Feature an Enhanced Parade & Ceremony Segment for Singaporeans
Last Updated 12 Jun
Singaporeans can look forward to an enhanced Parade & Ceremony (P&C) segment during National Day Parade 2025 (NDP 2025). 40 marching contingents – the largest number of contingents for parades held at the Padang in more than thirty years since 1990 will be participating. The P&C segment will also see the largest number of civilian contingents – 18 contingents – who will be marching in NDP. Led by Parade Commander Lieutenant Colonel Firdaus Ghazali, the P&C segment comprises about 2,100 participants from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds.
This year’s P&C segment will mark a couple of firsts. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be participating with a Guard of Honour (GOH) contingent, alongside the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF); and the inaugural participation of a full Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps’ (SAFVC) contingent.
The public will also be able to get up close to the uncasing ceremony of the SAF Colours which will take place at an open area of the Marina Square, opposite the Esplanade. This location will allow more members of the public to view the ceremony up close and show their support for the GOH marching contingents and the Colours Party.
As part of an enhanced P&C experience, a Live Choir will perform from island stages placed at locations closer to the seating gallery around the Padang. Comprising students from Greendale Secondary School and musicians from Voices of Singapore, the 127-strong Live Choir will sing NDP 2021’s theme song, The Road Ahead. The Live Choir will be accompanied by a 100-piece Combined Band from the SAF Band, SPF Band, Singapore National Cadet Corps Command Band, and National Police Cadet Corps Band. Well-wishes from Singaporeans studying and living overseas will also be shown as part the choir’s performance.
To commemorate SG60 and to represent this year’s NDP theme “Majulah Singapura”, the Uniformed Youth Organisations in the parade will form the word “Majulah 60” (see Figure 1) when the National Anthem is played during the State Flag Flypast.
This year’s P&C continues to feature the Onward March. Spectators at the Padang can look forward to cheering the SAF, SPF, SCDF and Uniformed Youth Organisations as they march through the spectator stands at the end of the parade. All Singaporeans can also look forward to traditional P&C crowd favourites such as the Presidential Ceremonial Vehicle drive-past, Feu-de-Joie, and the enhanced “Salute to the Nation” bomb burst and aerial display by the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s fighter aircraft.
For more information on NDP 2025, visit www.ndp.gov.sg or follow the NDP social media accounts and YouTube page (www.youtube.com.sg/NDPeeps). The NDP 2025 Executive Committee welcomes suggestions and feedback at ndp@defence.gov.sg.
Fact Sheet: National Day Parade 2025’s Parade and Ceremony
Fact Sheet: National Day Parade 2025’s Parade and Ceremony
Updated 12 June
1. National Day Parade 2025 (NDP 2025)’s Parade and Ceremony (P&C) segment at the Padang will feature a total of 40 marching contingents – the largest number of contingents for parades held at the Padang since 1990. This segment comprises about 2,100 participants from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Colours Party, six Guard of Honour (GOH) contingents, six contingents from the SAF, Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), 10 contingents from the Uniformed Youth Organisations, 18 contingents from social and economic groups, an SAF-SPF-schools Combined Band, a Live Choir from Greendale Secondary School and musicians from the Voices of Singapore, as well as the Presidential Gun Salute. Of note, the SCDF will see the inaugural participation of its GOH contingent. The SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) will also have a full marching contingent for the first time in this year’s NDP to commemorate its 10th year anniversary.
Guard of Honour Contingents
2. Each of the six GOH contingents that escorts the SAF Colours Party comprises 60 participants, and is led by a Contingent Commander and a Second-in-Command. The six GOH contingents are made up of the following units.
Table 1: Guard of Honour Contingents
Service | Unit |
Singapore Army | 1st Commando Battalion |
Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) | Naval Diving Unit |
Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) |
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Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) |
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Singapore Police Force (SPF) |
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Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) |
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SAF Colours Party
4. The SAF Colours are awarded in recognition of achievements in the field of combat, training, administrative efficiency and service to the community. They represent the pride and loyalty of the service personnel to their units, formations and Singapore.
5. The SAF Colours Party is made up of four State Colours and 36 Regimental Colours. The State Colours (Singapore Army, RSN, RSAF and DIS) incorporate the design of the State Flag with the Service Crest imprinted on the bottom right-hand corner. They are carried by four State Colours Ensigns and accompanied by four State Colours Escorts.
6. The Regimental Colours represent the formations or units of the four services and will display their respective logos or crests. The Regimental Colours are carried by 36 Colours Ensigns and accompanied by 36 Colours Escorts.
7. Together with the Colours Orderly, the SAF Colours Party is made up of 120 participants. The 36 Regimental Colours are as follows.
Table 2: SAF Colours Party
Service | Unit |
Singapore Army (25) |
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RSN (4) |
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RSAF (5) |
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DIS (1) | Imagery Support Group |
Joint (1) | Headquarters Medical Corps |
Supporting Contingents: Military Defence
8. The core of Military Defence revolves around the capability of a robust SAF to deter potential aggressors, and should deterrence fail, to achieve a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor to keep Singapore safe and secure. The four military contingents, each led by a Contingent Commander and comprising 60 dedicated servicemen and women, add up to a total of 244 participants. They are made up of units from the Singapore Army, RSN, RSAF and SAFVC. To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the SAFVC will make its first appearance as a full contingent in this parade. The participating units are as follows.
Table 3: Military Defence Units
Service | Unit |
Singapore Army | 12th Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence Battalion |
RSN | Maritime Training and Doctrine Command |
RSAF |
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SAFVC | SAFVC Volunteers serving with the Singapore Army, RSN and RSAF |
9. This year, the SAF is also commemorating its 60th anniversary. To celebrate this significant milestone, military personnel in the front-row contingent of the parade will don a special SAF60 patch on their uniforms for 9 August. At the centre of the logo are the words “SAF60”, which marks 60 years of the SAF – a tribute to the SAF personnel’s service and dedication in defending Singapore. Over the past six decades, the SAF servicemen and women have served with pride and purpose, standing united to protect our home.
Supporting Contingents: Civil Defence
10. The pillar of Civil Defence will be represented by two contingents from the SPF and SCDF. Each led by a Contingent Commander and comprising 60 participants, they are made up of various SPF and SCDF units. Together, they demonstrate the commitment and readiness of the SPF and SCDF in upholding the principles of Civil Defence, and in ensuring the safety, security and well-being of Singaporeans during times of peace, civil crises, and national emergencies. The participating units are as follows.
Table 4: Civil Defence Units
Service | Unit |
SPF |
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SCDF |
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Supporting Contingents: Uniformed Youth Organisations
11. The 10 Uniformed Youth Organisations contingents represent Singapore’s youth and embody our nation’s future. It comprises a total of 370 participants. Each contingent is led by one Contingent Commander and comprises 36 participants. The 10 Uniformed Youth Organisations are:
1. Girl Guides Singapore
2. Singapore Red Cross Youth
3. Singapore Scouts Association
4. St. John Brigade Singapore
5. The Boys’ Brigade Singapore
6. The Girls’ Brigade Singapore
7. National Cadet Corps (Land)
8. National Cadet Corps (Air & Sea)
9. National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
10.National Police Cadet Corps
Supporting Contingents: Social and Economic Groups
12. The 18 civilian contingents are made up of local social and economic groups, and they represent the social and economic pillars of Singapore. Each contingent is led by a Contingent Commander and comprises 36 participants, adding up to 666 participants in total. Collectively, they demonstrate the significant progress that Singapore has achieved in both social and economic domains, highlighting the nation’s development and success. The 18 Social and Economic contingents are made up of the following.
Table 5: Civilian Contingents
Social Contingents (5) | Economic Contingents (13) |
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Combined Band
13. The 100-piece Combined Band for NDP 2025's Parade & Ceremony segment features four bands: the SAF Band, SPF Band, Singapore National Cadet Corps Command Band, and National Police Cadet Corps Band. Musical highlights include A Diamond Celebration, a march composed by Military Expert (ME) 2 Gordon Tan for Singapore's 60th year of independence, and the SCDF March by Idris Mohd Yusof and Nurhasyim Rostom, marking the SCDF GOH contingent's first NDP appearance.
Live Choir
14. This year will also feature a Live Choir performance in the P&C segment, with their performance brought closer to the audience as they will take place on the island stages (see Figure 1 below, circled in red). The Live Choir will showcase the talents of 127 students and musicians from Greendale Secondary School (102) and Voices of Singapore (25) respectively. Under the direction of Music Director Dr Sydney Tan, the choir will perform a special arrangement of the NDP 2021 theme song, The Road Ahead, arranged by Dr Sydney Tan, ME3 Joe Tan, and ME2 Dax Wilson Liang. Accompanied by the Combined Band, it serves as a stirring reminder of our shared journey and ability to overcome the odds together even amidst global uncertainties. Well-wishes from Singaporeans studying and living overseas will also be shown as part the choir’s performance.
Presidential Gun Salute
15. The Presidential Gun Salute comprises 142 participants from the 24th Battalion, Singapore Artillery and 35th Battalion, Singapore Combat Engineers. The traditional 21-Gun salute is the highest military honour conferred and reserved only for the President. It is timed to match the President’s inspection of the parade. This year, four 25-pounder guns on the Mobility 3rd Generation (M3G) raft will sail around the Marina Basin and engage spectators at the Promontory.
Onward March
16. Similar to last year, to bring the P&C participants closer to the audience, contingents from the SAF, SPF, SCDF, as well as the Uniformed Youth Organisations will march through the spectator stands from the Padang as part of the Onward March at the end of the parade. The Onward March reflects this year’s NDP theme “Majulah Singapura” and is an invitation to the audience to share the symbolism of forging ahead together in solidarity as a nation.