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Time Out
3 days ago
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- Time Out
NDP 2025 heartland celebrations: Where to catch Red Lions, fireworks and free performances on August 10
Whether you catch the National Day Parade live or tune in from the comfort of your home, there's no denying that Singapore's birthday bash is always a spectacle – with live performances, military parades, and, of course, the grand finale: fireworks lighting up the sky. This year's National Day marks Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence – a significant milestone and the heartland festivities are set to reflect that, with a bold, inclusive lineup that brings the party straight into the neighbourhoods. The celebrations continue on August 10, 2025, with heartland festivities across the island, giving you and your loved ones another chance to join in the National Day spirit. Plus, it's all completely free of charge (just make sure to grab your tickets early). Where are the heartland celebrations for NDP 2025? Organised by the People's Association and the NDP 2025 Executive Committee, the heartland celebrations will take place at five locations, each representing a different district and theme: What can I expect at the heartland celebrations for NDP 2025? Each venue will feature its own mix of live performances, community activities, and fireworks, with plenty of family-friendly fun for all ages, from interactive exhibits to art installations and even a skating experience. When are the heartland celebrations for NDP 2025? All five venues will open from 4pm to 9pm on August 10, 2025. Can I join the heartland celebrations for free? Yes! Admission is free, but tickets are required. You can collect yours at your nearest Community Club on a first-come, first-served basis. Each person may collect up to two tickets, and collection is already open. Ticket-holders will also receive complimentary NDP packs at the celebration sites. The full list of the ticket collection points can be found here. What performances are happening at the heartland celebrations for NDP 2025? There's a packed line-up across the five venues, here are some of the highlights: The Red Lions will be making a dramatic descent at the Bishan site at 4pm with their display jump. A mobile column of 60 vehicles from the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, and Singapore Civil Defence Force will traverse five different routes, stopping at each celebration site for up-close static displays. For the first time ever, the convoy will also make pit stops along the way — and you'll be able to track its live location on the NDP website. The full route can be found here. From 6pm to 6.30pm, look to the skies for the Fighter Island Flypast, featuring four F-16 fighter jets soaring in a diamond formation across the heartlands. Each route will include two flypast loops, so you'll have more chances to catch them in action. Expect a drone show and fireworks at each site, as well as live music, community performances, and immersive art installations, all created in partnership with local grassroots organisations, volunteers and artists.
AsiaOne
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
NDP celebrations headed to heartlands on Aug 10 with mobile column, fireworks and festivities, Singapore News
More Singaporeans will be able to participate in this year's National Day celebrations as they continue island-wide in the heartlands on Aug 10, following the annual parade on Aug 9. The NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations will happen simultaneously at five community sites and are expected to draw some 170,000 residents, said members from the NDP 2025 Executive Committee (Exco) and People's Association (PA) at a media event on Tuesday (July 8). Organised as a joint collaboration involving grassroots organisations and partners like SportSG, the celebrations will feature district-specific themes, fireworks, and drone shows, including crowd favourites like the mobile column and the Fighter Island Flypast. "From immersive installations and community art projects to family-friendly activities and electrifying performances, there's something for everyone – young and old," said Pow Choon Ghee, co-chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee and PA Group Director (Grassroots). The NDP 2025 Mobile Column will be making its awaited return to the heartlands in celebration of SG60 come Aug 10, following a five-year hiatus since its last appearance in 2020. According to Lieutenant-Colonel (LTC) Chek Wei Lun, chairman of the NDP 2025 Mobile Column to Heartlands Committee, the entourage will include 60 vehicles from the Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team. The mobile column will make its way through the heartland sites along five routes, making pit stops at designated areas for the public to view them up close. LTC Chek also said that members of the public will be able to engage with crew members manning the assets and learn more about their experiences at the designated pit stops. Those eager to get a glimpse of the mobile column will also be able to track its live location via the NDP website, said LTC Chek. Singaporeans can also look forward to the Fighter Island Flypast, which will feature four F-16 fighter jets flying in a diamond formation between 6pm and 6.30pm. Seven members of the Red Lions will also be making their signature display jump at Bishan for the celebrations at Central Singapore, according to Colonel (Col) David Kwek, co-chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee. "In addition to expanding this year's NDP from the Padang to the Marina Bay area as a seamless canvas, it is our hope that we can bring the spirit of National Day to as many Singaporeans as possible, into their homes and neighbourhoods," said Col Kwek. Unique community experiences at each region Residents in the five heartland sites can look forward to unique community experiences, with each region championing a different theme and exciting activities to celebrate Singapore's 60th year of independence. An example are the celebrations in Central Singapore, themed Nurturing Communities, Shaping Tomorrow, which reflect the region's ongoing commitment to strengthening community engagement. The event will happen from 4pm to 9pm on Aug 10 at the open field beside Bishan Junction 8 and is expected to have a crowd of 40,000. A key highlight of the event is ConnectSG: The People's Puzzle, an interactive art installation "celebrating connection, unity, and community spirit" by involving 600 Singaporeans. 60 Stories, One Heart is another feature incorporating audio and visual displays that share the stories of 60 Singaporeans across generations — coming together to represent the one heart that shapes Singapore. Mohammed Salihan Bin Wahid, a community volunteer and one of the profiles for 60 Stories, One Heart, shared about his recent project of engaging the community to turn pillars of Jalan Kayu into vibrant artworks. "Our void decks tend to look a bit bland, and I just want to make it look a bit more vibrant to both the younger generation and also the older," he told AsiaOne. He also said that the SG60 milestone should be a "breathing point" for Singaporeans to stop and appreciate the progress Singapore has made over the past six decades. Tickets available from July 8 Free tickets to NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations will be made available to the public based on a first-come, first-served basis starting July 8. Members of the public can collect their tickets from the nearest Community Club (CC) in their district, with a maximum of two tickets per person. Each ticket will grant the holder access to the respective Heartland Celebration site in their district and a complimentary NDP pack. More details, including the list of CCs where tickets can be collected, can be found on the NDP website ( [[nid:719470]]
Straits Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Forum: Participate fully in collective celebration of nation's birthday at NDP
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox We thank Mr David Lim Yeow Chuan for his support of the National Day Parade (NDP), and for taking the time to share his observations ( Parade-goers should show greater appreciation for NDP , July 2). Together from start to finish, the segments of each NDP weave together the story of Singapore's journey and our shared aspirations as a nation. In this year's celebration of Singapore's 60th year of independence, NDP 2025 will unfold across an expanded canvas of celebration encompassing both the Padang and the surrounding Bay area. Each NDP features various interactive segments where audience members become active contributors to the experience. These engaging moments build towards the nationwide Majulah Moment, where all Singaporeans, whether at the parade or elsewhere, are invited to recite our Pledge and sing our National Anthem together. The NDP is the result of the dedication of many volunteer participants and performers, whose stories of commitment and contribution have been shared with Singaporeans through various media platforms. They remind us of the collective spirit that makes this celebration possible. We encourage all ticket-holders – whether for the NDP or its preview and National Education shows – to arrive early, enjoy the event in its entirety, and participate fully in every segment. Beyond enjoying the experience and affirming the participants' effort, they will find deeper meaning in being part of this collective celebration of our nation's birthday and renewal of our commitment to Singapore. Majulah Singapura. Chong Shi Hao (Colonel) Chairman NDP 2025 Executive Committee
