| Having long been considered an iconic | | | | National Day, for example in 2009 the theme was |
| cosmopolitan nation and the poster boy for | | | | "Come together- Reaching out, Reaching up" |
| globalization; Singapore erupts in a spontaneous | | | | which drew its inspiration from the country's |
| frenzy of fierce national pride on August 9th as it | | | | national pledge which embraces ethnic diversity. |
| celebrates National Day. The first Singapore | | | | The 2010 National Day celebrations bear special |
| National Day was celebrated in 1966 after gaining | | | | significance as it falls on the 45th anniversary of |
| its independence from Malaysia. It was a small but | | | | independence. The theme - "Live Our Dreams, Fly |
| elegant affair with Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew | | | | Our Flag" expresses the desire of Singaporeans to |
| and other government officials organizing it on the | | | | work together and usher in a new era of |
| steps of City Hall. | | | | prosperity. |
| Today the National Day parade has grown into a | | | | The tickets for the event which will be held on |
| grand celebration and a demonstration of | | | | August 09 at the Padang have already been |
| Singapore's prowess as an economic power to be | | | | released. Among the highlights of this years |
| reckoned with in the region. In the past the | | | | parade will be the fly-past conducted by the |
| parade was held at the historic Padang where the | | | | Singapore Air force featuring more than 30 |
| declaration of independence was signed, but since | | | | aircraft and helicopters. A display by the Red |
| 2009 the event has been moved to the Marina | | | | Lions - Singapore Armed Forces Parachute Team |
| Bay waterfront to accommodate more | | | | and the first ever Presidential Drive Past would |
| spectators. | | | | also be some of the highly awaited events. |
| Each year a special theme is chosen for the | | | | |