12-08-2025
Independence Day 2025: How to book your seat at the Red Fort on August 15
India is set to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, a day that honours the country's freedom, unity, and progress. The highlight of the occasion was the Prime Minister's address from the historic Red Fort in Delhi, an event that draws attention from people across the nation and around the year, the Red Fort ceremony begins with patriotic traditions, from the Guard of Honour to the flag hoisting and a grand flower shower by the Indian Air Force. For many, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch it live at the venue, while millions more tune in from home via television and online you plan to attend in person, you'll need to arrive early and follow security guidelines. If you're watching from home, there are multiple platforms to catch the live broadcast.
Here's everything you need to know about the schedule, experience, ticket booking, and travel tips for the Independence Day 2025 FORT CEREMONY: SCHEDULE AND HIGHLIGHTSGuard of Honour: The Prime Minister is welcomed by the Armed Forces and the Delhi Hoisting & National Anthem: The tricolour is unfurled, accompanied by a 21-gun Shower: IAF helicopters shower flower petals over the Minister's Address: A speech reflecting on India's achievements, challenges, and future Ceremony: Singing of the national anthem and release of tricolour TO WATCH THE CELEBRATIONS LIVEIf you can't make it to the Red Fort, you can still watch the event on:National TV Channels like DD National and DD Streaming via YouTube, official government websites, and news Broadcasts for live audio TO BOOK TICKETS FOR THE RED FORT EVENTOffline: Tickets are often available at designated government counters in Delhi before the Check official portals like for your original ID when collecting and using your TIPS: WHEN AND HOW TO REACHThe Delhi Metro is the best way to get there. Lal Qila and Chandni Chowk stations are closest to the services usually start early, around 4:00 AM on Independence between 6:30–7:00 AM to clear security and get a good GUIDELINES FOR VISITORSCarry only essential items; large bags are not all instructions from security your ticket and ID handy for prepared for road diversions and parking restrictions near the Red Fort.- Ends
