Singapore celebrates its National Day annually on 9 August. Rehearsals for the National Day Parade start months leading up to the actual event. Primary 5 students from Primary Schools all around Singapore are given the opportunity to take part as audiences in the rehearsals as part of their National Education (NE).

The National Day Parade (NDP) consists of a march past by various contingents, this includes the Guard-of-Honour consisting of personnel from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the Regimental Colour Party, and the State Colours. This is accompanied by the supporting contingents of the military and civil services from the SAF, SPF, and Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF), and from various Social, Economic, and Youth Groups. The Military Tattoo which consists of Precision Drill Squad, SAF and SPF Combined Band, and Combined School Bands also lift up the spirit of the Parade with their Band Performance and Precision Drills.

The Parade also consists of free fall jumps performed by the Red Lions parachutists, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) also perform flypasts of their fighter jets and the State Flag flypast for the singing of the National Anthem, and if the venue allows it, there will also be a Mobile Column showcasing the various vehicles and equipment from the SAF and Home Team.

As the Parade proceeds into the evening, participants can look forward to the various light shows and performances and the much-awaited fireworks!