By SGN | Updated 5 Aug 2025
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Watch the National Day Parade 2025
Celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday on 9 August with a spectacular showcase, live from the iconic Padang. 🇸🇬🎆
This milestone edition of the National Day Parade will feature dazzling fireworks, thrilling aerial displays, and powerful mass performances that reflect our journey as a nation and the spirit that unites us.
From the Marina Bay skyline lighting up in celebration to vibrant heartland festivities across the island, Singaporeans everywhere can be part of this unforgettable day.
Overseas Singaporeans, you’re invited too! Catch the full show from wherever you are via global livestreams on:
📺 meWATCH
📺 Free-to-air TV broadcasts like Channel 5 or Channel 8
📺 @NDPeeps YouTube channel
Follow @NDPeeps for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, updates, and ways to join in the countdown to our biggest birthday celebration yet. 🎂
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Collect SG60 Icons of Home Pins
Celebrate SG60 with a special set of collectible pins that tell the story of Singapore, one design at a time. 📌
From July to December, six limited-edition pins created by local artists will be released at selected SG60 events. Each pin captures a unique slice of our heritage culture and daily life.
Collect all six, and watch them come together to form the shape of Singapore; a heartfelt tribute to the people, places, and memories that make us who we are.
The pins are available for free while stocks last, so keep an eye out and start your collection early. 👀
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Make the most of your SG60 Vouchers
Great news for Singapore Citizens aged 21 and above! You will receive up to $800 in SG60 Vouchers to spend at heartland shops, hawker stalls, and supermarkets across the island 💵
The vouchers will be distributed starting July 2025. Seniors aged 60 and above will receive $800, while adults aged 21 to 59 will receive $600.
To claim your vouchers, simply use RedeemSG with your Singpass account. If you prefer, you can visit your nearest Community Centre or Club for assistance with the claim process.
Once claimed, the SG60 Vouchers can be spent at all outlets that accept Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers, with half designated for heartland merchants and hawker centres, and the other half reserved for supermarkets. 🛒
The SG60 Vouchers are valid until 31 December 2026, so there’s plenty of time to put them to good use. 🛍
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Watch the SG60 Theme Song Music Video
This year’s National Day Parade theme song, Here We Are, inspires every Singaporean to embrace kindness and unity as we build a stronger future together. 🎬
Through heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, the video reflects the resilience, hope, and spirit of togetherness that define our nation’s journey.
Watch the music video to experience the spirit of SG60, and celebrate what makes our beloved nation truly special.
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Catch the Gardens by the Bay x Mediacorp National Day Concert
Spend a magical evening under the stars on 3 August, from 7pm to 10pm (with doors opening at 4.30pm), at this beloved open-air concert held at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay 🌸
This year’s theme, Ties That Bloom, celebrates the connections that make us who we are: family, friendship, and community. Enjoy live performances by the likes of Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah, Yung Raja and more, along with carnival activities and a dazzling fireworks display. 🎆
Hosted by Gurmit Singh and friends, the concert promises to be a night of music, memories, and joy. Admission is free for all, so bring your loved ones along!
Overseas Singaporeans, there might be something happening near you too. Check out Point 9 for a list of SG60 celebrations around the world, including China, Australia, Germany, the US and more 🎉
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Explore Red Dot August at Esplanade
Celebrate our nation’s birthday with a month-long arts festival throughout August, at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 🎭
Red Dot August 2025 shines a spotlight on what makes Singapore home through music, theatre, poetry, and film. Expect intergenerational collaborations between veteran and new musicians, cross-cultural performances with overseas artists, and a special showcase on the evolution of Singapore’s rich musical landscape through the years. 🎶
You’ll also enjoy poetry readings and screenings of beloved local films that capture the heart and soul of our little red dot.
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Join the It’s Giving Fest
Celebrate SG60 with a future-forward, youth-powered festival on 12 and 13 July at *SCAPE, Orchard. 🎶🎨
It’s Giving Fest brings together young Singaporeans through music, film, visual art, and interactive installations, all anchored on the theme of Building Our Singapore Together.
Discover original works by emerging musicians and filmmakers, and contribute your own hopes to a digital tapestry filled with dreams for our nation’s vibrant future.
The festival will also be showcasing a platform that focuses on giving back, with donation drives, volunteering opportunities, and meaningful ways to engage with community and government partners.
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Check out our SG60 campaign
Celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday with stories, games and a whole lot of heart on our SG60 campaign site 🥳🇸🇬 It’s launching on 5 Jul, so keep your eyes peeled!
Themed “60 Never Looked So Good”, our campaign shines a light on the people and moments that make us who we are.
In celebrating SG60, we honour six distinguished Singaporeans whose grit and determination mirror our nation’s journey. They are:
- Adrian Pang, Pangdemonium theatre director
- Daisy Irani Subaiah, HuM Entertainment founder and actor
- Zuraidah Abdullah, MENDAKI CEO and first woman to become Senior Assistant Commissioner of Singapore Police Force
- Foo Kui Lian, hawker-entrepreneur and owner of Tian Tian Chicken Rice,
- KF Seetoh, Makansutra founder and photographer, and
- Yan Ong, Fashion for Cancer founder and senior model
Aside from these story spotlights, website visitors can also look forward to:
- “What’s Your Era” Personality quiz: Discover whether your spirit aligns with the bold “Pioneer Hustler” days or the determined “Nation Builder” era.
- Hawkernomics: an interactive game developed by Open Government Products that uncovers the real cost behind your favourite hawker dishes 🍜
- Dress to Impress contest: style yourself—or someone else—in a look from a different era for a chance to win two tickets to anywhere in the world* 🌏
*Valued at up to $6,000. Terms and Conditions apply – refer to the microsite for full details.
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“Tapau” the Feels with SG60 Tapau from Home
SG60 Tapau from Home lets Singaporeans in Australia host their own National Day celebration with friends and family, complete with free hawker-style ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to you.
📅 Host sign-up: 15 to 30 June 2025
📅 Guest sign-up: 1 to 13 July 2025
📍 Available in Australia only
👉 singaporehawkerhaven.com/sg60
Just jio your kakis, enjoy a taste of home together, and share your SG60 moments online. 🍱
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Find a SG60 celebration near you
We believe in empowering people to grow communities, whether at home or abroad. 🇸🇬
If you’ve been following us on social media, you’ll know that Singapore Global Network supports SG60 events across the globe, and right here in the heartlands. From carnivals and drone shows to community performances and fireworks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. ✨
Join our network here to stay abreast of national day events happening near you, and unlock access to our Community Platform for more grounds-up celebrations.
CITY | DATE | ORGANISER | DETAILS | |
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND | ||||
Melbourne | 9 Aug | Singaporeans in Melbourne | ||
Melbourne | 9 Aug | The Trustee for KJL Family Trust | Coming soon | |
Melbourne | 9 Aug | Singapore Management University Alumni Melbourne Group | Coming soon | |
Perth | 30 Aug | Singapore Global Network and Canberra Mission | ||
Sydney | 9 Aug | Singaporeans in Sydney and Singapore Global Network | ||
Sydney | 9 Aug | Temasek Club (NSW) | ||
Wellington | 9 Aug | Singapore Global Network and Singapore High Commission | ||
SOUTH EAST ASIA | ||||
Hanoi | 12 Aug | Singapore Global Network and Singapore Embassy in Hanoi | ||
Indonesia | 9 Aug | Singapore Global Network and Singapore Embassy in Jakarta | ||
NORTH EAST ASIA | ||||
Taipei | 24 Aug | Voices of Home: A National Day Song Celebration and Mini Concert | Coming soon | |
NORTH AMERICA | ||||
Dallas | 9 Aug | Dallas Fort Worth Singapore Club | ||
San Francisco Bay Area | 21 Sep | Consulate General of Singapore in San Francisco, SGConnect, Singapore Global Network | Coming soon | |
Seattle | 9 Aug | The Seattle Singaporeans Meetup Group | Coming soon | |
Washington DC | 14 Aug | Singapore Global Network and DC Mission | ||
UK & EUROPE | ||||
France, Paris | 29 Aug | The SIngapore Embassy in Paris | ||
Zurich, Switzerland | 16 Aug | Temasek Club Switzerland | Instagram | |
OTHERS | ||||
Istanbul | 15 Aug | The Singapore Embassy in Ankara | ||
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Host your own National Day Celebration abroad
Are you an overseas Singaporean planning to stream the parade live, tuck into your favourite local dishes, or gather with friends to celebrate? We’d love to support you. 🎉
Through the Singapore Global Network Funding Programme (SGNFP), you can apply for support to host a National Day celebration in your community. Whether it’s a cosy potluck or a full-scale event, SGNFP delivers the kampung spirit wherever you are.
Wherever you may be in the world, we hope you’ll mark this milestone by connecting with others, sharing memories, and celebrating the heart of home. 🇸🇬🫶
