Celebrate Singapore’s 51st with outdoor bands, bazaars and interactive art installations by the bay
By Pamela Chow; Photos: Courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
This year marks the National Day Parade’s return to the National Stadium after 10 years, and to celebrate this homecoming, the Esplanade will be raising its own three-day mini-parade.
Held from 7-9 Aug, the Spirit of the Parade festival will feature various band performances, interactive sculptures and the biggest outdoor bazaar ever held at the Esplanade. The entire event will span the entire outdoor bay area, from the Forecourt Garden to the Waterfront.
Here are some highlights of the festival that you can look forward to:
Spirit of the Parade featuring Women Police Pipes And Drums
When: 7 Aug, 7.15pm; 8 Aug, 7.45pm; 9 Aug, 7.15pm
Where: Esplanade Courtyard
Enjoy the heart-thumping beats and sonorous bagpipes of the Women Police Pipes and Drums (WPPD) of the Singapore Police Force Band, as they perform popular Singapore songs and Scottish tunes.
WPPD, which comprises full-time police officers, has performed in numerous events around the world and have received international acclaim for their outstanding performances. This month, the WPPD will perform at the Ninth Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower” in Moscow, Russia.
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