National Day Parade, 2009
The National Day Parade 2009 (NDP 2009) will be a national ceremony held on 9 August 2009 at The Float at Marina Bay to commemorate Singapore's 44th year of independence. For the third time, the event will be held in the Marina Bay area.
Logo
The NDP 2009 Logo depicts a stylised hand reaching out to Singaporeans of different backgrounds, connecting all as one united people. A motif of the heart on the palm of the hand embodies people's compassion and care for their citizens.
The five stars forming the fingers symbolise democracy, peace, ProgresS, justice and equality in vibrant colours reflecting the nation's diversity. Reaching up in celebration of progress as a nation, the shooting stars represent people's hope for a better future.
Theme
The theme for NDP 09, “Come Together – Reaching Out, Reaching Up” draws inspiration from the Singapore National Pledge. It is AbOUT our coming together as one united people, to Reach Out to all Singaporeans regardless of race, language or religion, and to Reach Up towards our hopes and aspirations articulated when we pledge to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation.
Tickets and funpacks
Tickets
As in previous years, Singaporeans had to e-ballot to obtain tickets for the preview and parade. Applications for e-balloting were made through SMS, telephone, the Internet, and self-service automated payment machines such as "AXS" or Self-service Automated Machines ("SAM").
Tickets application were opened from 16 to 25 May 2009. Applicants chose to apply for tickets to the preview parade on 1 Aug 09 or actual parade on 9 Aug 09.
Funpacks
The National Day Parade 2009 Funpack include a versatile two-in-one bag with a detachable flap, which will turn it from a messenger bag into a tote bag and the bags come in eight colours.
Some of the highlight items in the bags include interactive items such as a heart-shaped lantern and a hand-shaped drum.
There are also 10,000 special edition National Day Parade bags. These special edition bags are sold at S$15 and all proceeds will go to The Community Chest of Singapore.
Parade & Ceremony
- Parade Commander : LTC Yeong Chee Meng
- Reserve Parade Commander : TBA
- Parade Regimental Sergeant Major : MWO Devendran
- Reserve Parade Regimental Sergeant Major : TBA
- Colours Sergeant Major (Army) : 1WO Chua Hock Guan
- Colours Sergeant Major (Air Force) : TBA
- Colours Sergeant Major (Navy) : TBA
The parade will be pushed back by an hour and the show and the parade are all integrated in one show.
Highlights
Stage
The stage is moved 20 metres forward and some nine storeys upwards. Performers will not be seen on the floating platform as it will be used as a holding area instead.
The stage for the show will be moved up four metres above the original floating platform stage. In addition, the new stage will have three more entrances to allow performers to make a dramatic entrance.
Other changes also include a new performance grid and an LED screen. The cubic grid consists of two portions, each measuring eight cubes high and seven cubes wide. Each grid is six storeys high and will be equipped with three scene-changing screens.
Parade and Ceremony
For the first time, the Presidential Gun Salute will be held on water. The floating platform carrying the guns will sail into position and stop about 200 metres away from the gallery.
In addition, the 23 marching contingents which will enter from five different directions onto the stage.
A new city march-pass segment will be introduced. The marching contingents will move out from The Float at Marina Bay to the city, where they will march along a 3.2-km stretch of road. The marching contingents will take a route around the Esplanade and will pass landmarks like the Merlion, the Old Supreme Court and the City Hall.
See also
- National Day Parade
- National Day Rally
- National Day Parade, 2008
- Singapore Fireworks Celebrations