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Singapore marked its 46th birthday today with tens of thousands gathered at the downtown Marina Bay area to soak in the celebrations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early birds streamed in a good three to four hours before the start of the show, braving the heat to get their choice seats.<\/p>\n

This year’s National Day Parade makes its comeback at the Floating Platform at Marina Bay, with the completed Marina Bay skyline, as a stunning backdrop.<\/p>\n

The show started at 6pm sharp, followed by the arrival of new Members of Parliament (MPs) and the Cabinet, fresh from the country’s General Election in May.<\/p>\n

Spectators were entertained in the pre-parade segment by the Red Lions – free-fallers from the Singapore Armed Forces.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The action went a notch up, with the Dynamic Defense Display, featuring the country’s new military hardware and capabilities.<\/p>\n

The parade also featured the first woman regimental commander, 45-year-old Master Warrant Officer Jennifer Tan<\/strong>, who ensured the contingents executed their drills with precision.<\/p>\n

President SR Nathan inspected the parade contingent, his final appearance as President at the NDP, before retiring as Head of State, at the end of the month.<\/p>\n

A new element this year is the Onward March, where selected parade contingents will march past and into the 27,000-strong crowd.<\/p>\n

By sun-down, more than 3,000 performers put up a spectacular show weaving in the theme – “Majulah! (Onward) The Singapore Spirit”, <\/strong>urging everyone to reflect on what the Singapore Spirit means to them. <\/p>\n

Celebrities wish Singapore a Happy Birthday!<\/strong>
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