
National Day is coming up and this year, you can experience the grandeur and unity of our nations like never before through this lineup of enthralling activities! As we commemorate our nation’s independence, join the jubilant display of unity and diversity. From the iconic celebrations at the Padang to neighborhood heartlands, festivities will abound with colorful parades, exhilarating performances, and spectacular fireworks!
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Top Hotels For National Day Staycations 2024 In Singapore
What’s National Day without the iconic and memorable National Day Parade that we’ve all grown to love? Celebrating our nation’s rich heritage and dynamic spirit, this year’s parade promises an unforgettable spectacle of music, dance, and dazzling performances. The NDP 2024 celebrations will encompass the theme "Together, As One United People” and will feature four segments: Pre-parade, United We Stand, Together, We Are Strong, Our People. Want to know more about these segments? Be sure to check out the info on the main webpage! Come be part of Singapore’s history in the making!
National Day Parade, The Padang, Singapore 179861, https://www.ndp.gov.sg/
If you don’t have tickets to watch the main parade on National Day, fret not for the festivities are coming to you on August 10, 2024! There will be five Heartland Celebration sites for Singaporeans to celebrate the nation’s 59th birthday together through community group performances on stage, static displays of SAF, SCDF and SPF vehicles, viewing of fireworks displays as well as carnival and family activities. If you’re planning on attending, be sure to get your NDP packs, while stocks last.
NDP in the Heartlands, Various Locations, https://www.ndp.gov.sg/
Celebrate National Day weekend at S.E.A. Aquarium from August 9-11, 2024, with a series of exciting activities designed for the whole family. Experience the breathtaking underwater display of the Singapore flag led by expert divers, starting with an enriching Habitat Talk about the Open Ocean Habitat and its inhabitants at 1:15 PM, followed by the flag presentation at 1:30 PM. Enjoy a meet and greet with resident mascots Sam the Shark and Manja the Manta Ray at 3:00 PM, and take advantage of the SG$59 Food Bundle promotion, which includes one-day admission to the aquarium and a meal redemption at Malaysia Food Street. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate National Day in a fun and educational setting!
S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269, www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/sea-aquarium
Looking for an exciting way to celebrate National Day with family, friends, and neighbors? The PAssionArts Festival offers the perfect opportunity to mark Singapore’s 59th birthday. From August 8 to 11, explore 12 vibrant festival villages across the heartlands, each featuring a variety of craft activities and performances for all ages. Highlights include a mass drumming performance at Kallang CC on August 10, led by the Kallang CC Community Drumming Circle, and the colorful visual installation “Our Food, Our History, Our Culture” at Fernvale on August 8, a co-created artwork by residents and facilitated by Artist Didier Ng. Organized by the PAssionArts network of Community Arts and Culture Clubs (CACCs), the festival spans 67 villages and celebrates this year’s theme, "Palettes of Joy." Join the festivities from August 8-11 for a vibrant showcase of community-led art and culture.
PAssionArts Festival, www.facebook.com/PAssionArtsSG
This August, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is celebrating National Day with a series of special events and promotions. Highlights include an underwater flag presentation at S.E.A. Aquarium, thrilling water slides and marine encounters at Adventure Cove Waterpark, and the inaugural 2024 Kweichow Moutai Cup Singapore Lion Dance Championship. Guests can also enjoy a "Singapore National Day Celebration with Dick Lee & Friends featuring Kit Chan" concert on August 10, featuring performances by renowned Singaporean artists. Special packages like the S.E.A. Aquarium National Yay! Package and Adventure Cove Waterpark National Yay! Package offers unique dining options and vouchers. The festivities are set to be a vibrant mix of culture, music, and entertainment, creating a memorable celebration of Singapore's 59th birthday. For more details and reservations, visit the RWS website.
Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269, www.rwsentosa.com/en/events/national-yay-2024
*Image Credit: Resorts World Sentosa
Ever thought of uniting over your shared love for a sport to commemorate National Day? Well this year you can with Play! Pickle’s inaugural Pickleball National Day Rally on August 9, 2024! Even if you’re totally new to the sport, it’s a good way to spend time with your family and friends or connect with other sporting enthusiasts in Singapore. So, whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, come join for a thrilling and energizing game of pickleball!
Play! Pickle, Red Quarters, 26 Jln Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399629, https://www.playpickle.sg/
This National Day, you can celebrate our nation’s history by doing some good too! Come take part in this National Day Special at Bird Paradise, Asia’s largest bird park and home to 3,500 feathered friends. Travel to a new avian paradise with caregivers and volunteers from Salt & Light, a non-profit society dedicated to serving and partnering charities and voluntary welfare organizations locally and overseas to create a positive impact. Journey to 5 exciting zones- - Penguin Cove, Crimson Wetlands, Amazonian Jewels, Songs of the Forest and Lory Loft and embrace the splendor of the wildlife accessible to us here in Singapore.
Bird Paradise, 20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-day-special-bird-paradise-with-salt-light-tickets-929550720227
Celebrate Singapore in the best way possible - by supporting Singapore-based small businesses! This year, Crane Living @ OCBC Wisma Atria is hosting a mini fair where you can explore and discover Singapore-based businesses, artists, creatives, crafters, and more! From art to home decor, kids’ clothes and accessories to knick knacks for your pets, these Singapore-based companies have got it all covered and the event promises to be paradise for all shopaholics! Admission is free so come down to support our local brands!
Crane Living, OCBC Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road ##04-01 Singapore, 238877, https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/so-singapore-tickets-910393951817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
There’s no better way to celebrate National Day than to have a feast with the nation’s favorite fruit! Join Ms Durian's first-ever ticketed Durian Party at City Square Mall this National Day from August 8 to 11, 2024. In collaboration with City Square Mall, attendees will get to enjoy a premium selection of freshly chopped durians, an assortment of fruits, and mouth-watering durian desserts. The Durian Party is designed for all ages, with a lively atmosphere and activities that families and children will love. Plus, kids below 6 dine for free! What are you waiting for? Get your tickets now!
City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539, https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/durian-party-city-square-mall-tickets-942043857537?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
If your kiddos are fans of Pororo, they’ll surely love this! This National Day, you can celebrate Singapore’s birthday with the loveable characters from Pororo Park. The event promises an evening of fun with carnival games, balloon sculpting, tattoos, a mascot parade, and more. Each child is also entitled to a goody bag worth up to SGD $100. Get your tickets now!
Pororo Park Singapore, Raffles Blvd, Marina Square, Singapore 039594, https://pororoparksg.com/
Singapore Symphony Orchestra is bringing back their iconic National Day Concert series this year again and for all fans of classical music, we think this is a great way to commemorate the joy of Singapore’s independence! Since 2018, the Singapore Symphony’s annual National Day Concert has celebrated the works of Singapore’s musical forefathers and showcased local composers of today. Join them to hear our nation’s musical legacy and future. Tickets start from SGD $15 and you can get yours through the official website.
Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981, https://www.sso.org.sg/whats-on/national-day-concert-2024
The biennial Singapore Garden Festival brings together top award-winning landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturists from around the world to team up with Singapore's own talented horticulturists. This year’s festival falls on National Day and it’s a good way to celebrate the natural beauty of our botanically rich country. Be enchanted by exquisite garden and floral displays and experience the magic and wonder of floral designs!
Singapore Garden Festival, Suntec Singapore, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593, https://sgf.nparks.gov.sg/
How about a National Day Special Buffet with your loved ones? This year, Edge is showcasing their premium dishes and Singapore favorites like a live Kueh Pie Tie station, Bak Kut Teh, Singapore Laksa with Baby Lobster, Bak Chor Mee, and more. The best bit? Singaporeans born in the year of 1965 get to enjoy special price of $88 per adult for the National Day lunch buffet! Get your reservations now!
Edge, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd, Level 3 Pan Pacific, Singapore 039595, https://www.tablecheck.com/en/pan-pacific-singapore-edge/reserve/message
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