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Live outdoor screening of the National Day Parade
Photograph: National Museum of SingaporeLive outdoor screening of the National Day Parade

The best things to do during National Day

Get patriotic with these events leading up to National Day

Written by
Cam Khalid
&
Izza Sofia
Contributors
Cheryl Sekkappan
&
Mingli Seet
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National Day is just round the corner! In honor of Singapore's 58th National Day, a multitude of events are taking place across the sunny island, providing a splendid opportunity for residents and visitors to partake in the festivities.

Look forward to exciting online and offline programmes at museums and cultural institutions, concerts featuring your favourite local stars and NDP classics, yummy food deals, and more. Squeeze into your red and white ensemble with pride and check out these National Day events.

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  • Things to do

The National Day Parade is back in all its glory this year but if you can't catch the parade in the flesh, you can still enjoy the fireworks that illuminate the night sky. Bring your picnic mat and find a location for a spot that allow you to have a decent view of the sky over the Marina area. Some of the spots include the Marina Barrage and the Helix Bridge. Keep reading to know where you can catch the fireworks this National Day.

  • Restaurants

It's time for us to celebrate all things Singapore – it is, after all, our nation’s 57th year of independence. Restaurants across the island are celebrating the best of local flavours and what's better than dining with a multi-million dollar backdrop of the highly anticipated NDP fireworks.

From special take-out menus to rooftop barbeques, read this list of special National Day meals have been rated five stars (and a moon) coupled with the best views.

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  • Music

Another year, another National Day song. Rate it or hate it – it’s the one thing that defines the National Day Parade other than the exuberant displays, large-scale performances, and over-the-top fireworks. Cheesy, cringe-worthy but somewhat catchy, these guilty pleasures hit big on the nostalgia factor. We tap into our sensitive side and talk about some of our favourite National Day songs which make us feel all warm and fuzzy. After all, it's not a National Day song if it doesn't tap on nostalgia.

Your National Day sorted

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