In Pics: Singapore celebrates 54th National Day

Celebrations marking the 54th National Day of Singapore are in full swing in the island nation. The Singapore National Day Parade (NDP) is being held at the Padang, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the British arrival in Singapore. 

Witness the glory, excitement and celebrations of the Singapore NDP 2019 through these pictures: 

Singapore celebrates its 54th National Day. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
Singapore celebrates its 54th National Day. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore National Day Parade is being held at the Padang. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore National Day Parade is being held at the Padang. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
This year also marks the 200th anniversary of the British arrival in Singapore. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
This year also marks the 200th anniversary of the British arrival in Singapore. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
For the first time, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and HomeTeam Volunteer Corps will appear as a marching contingent. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
For the first time, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and HomeTeam Volunteer Corps will appear as a marching contingent. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The theme of this year's National Day Parade is Our Singapore. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The theme of this year's National Day Parade is Our Singapore. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The National Day show is divided into six acts with a prologue. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The National Day show is divided into six acts with a prologue. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The National Day Parade show focuses on Singapore's history. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The National Day Parade show focuses on Singapore's history. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The parade is a 1.3 km procession featuring 171 assets from across the armed forces, police force and civil defence force. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The parade is a 1.3 km procession featuring 171 assets from across the armed forces, police force and civil defence force. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The parade was last held at the Padang in 2015. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The parade was last held at the Padang in 2015. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah are attending the parade. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah are attending the parade. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The Singapore artillery on display. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
Each act features renditions of popular NDP songs. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
Each act features renditions of popular NDP songs. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The NDP show features approximately 2700 performers. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
The NDP show features approximately 2700 performers. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
Participants are wearing LED wristbands that light up in tandem with the show's performances. Photo courtesy: Connected to India
Participants are wearing LED wristbands that light up in tandem with the show's performances. Photo courtesy: Connected to India