Bringing the Padang to Our Heartlands

Bringing the Padang to Our Heartlands: Singaporeans To Enjoy National Day Festivities in Their Communities at the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations

1. Singaporeans can look forward to continuing the National Day festivities on Sunday, 10 August 2025 at the Heartlands. Together with the People’s Association (PA), the National Day Parade (NDP) 2025 Executive Committee will bring crowd favourites such as the Mobile Column, Fighter Island Flypast and the Red Lions1 from the Padang to five Heartlands locations, bringing the festivities closer to Singaporeans. Each Heartland site will also have exciting family-friendly activities co-created by PA and its grassroots organisations with volunteers and partners. There will also be exhibits, Mobile Column static display, live performances and a grand finale with fireworks and a drone show.

2. Co-Chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee Colonel David Kwek said, “In addition to expanding this year’s NDP from the Padang to the Marina Bay area as a seamless canvas, it is our hope that we can bring the spirit of National Day to as many Singaporeans as possible, into their homes and neighbourhoods. Together with PA, the NDP 2025 Executive Committee will be bringing the Padang to our Heartlands so that more Singaporeans can enjoy the National Day festivities.”

3. Mr Pow Choon Ghee, Co-Chairman of the NDP 2025 Heartland Celebrations Committee and PA Group Director (Grassroots) said: “This year, Singapore turns 60 – and the celebrations are coming to your neighbourhood. In a ground-up effort led by People’s Association and our Grassroots Organisations, together with passionate volunteers and community partners, a rich line-up of heartland programmes has been co-created to bring people together in meaningful ways. From immersive installations and community art projects to family-friendly activities and electrifying performances, there’s something for everyone – young and old. Join us in the heartlands as we celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday — not just as individuals, but as One Community”.

4. The NDP 2025 Mobile Column will be returning to the Heartlands for SG60 this year. Speaking about its return, Chairman of the NDP 2025 Mobile Column to Heartlands Committee Lieutenant-Colonel Chek Wei Lun, said, “60 Vehicles from the Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team will travel to the heartland sites through five routes, and Singaporeans will be able to experience the mobile column up close. To expand the reach of NDP celebrations this year, the Mobile Column will stop at designated pit stops along each route, which would be open to the public for the first time for them to view the vehicles. Singaporeans can also track the live location of the Mobile Column via the NDP website, allowing them to anticipate when their favourite vehicles would pass through their estates.”

5. The Fighter Island Flypast will involve four F-16s fighters flying in a diamond formation through the heartlands of Singapore from 6pm to 6.30pm. They will be flying each loop twice to provide our residents more opportunities to catch a glimpse of them.

6. Residents can look forward to celebrating National Day with unique community experiences. In Central Singapore, residents will help create a grand SG60 installation using 600 Singapore-themed puzzle pieces. In the North East, residents will come together to illuminate vibrant lanterns and share their well wishes through glowing message bottles. The North West will showcase community-created artwork of local landmarks. South East residents can look forward to the Rink of Light skating experience. The South West District will feature floating lanterns with residents' well wishes. More details can be found in PA’s fact sheet.

7. From 8 July 2025, Singaporeans can collect National Day Heartland Celebrations tickets at the nearest Community Clubs (CCs) in their respective districts based on a firstcome, first-served basis. Each member of the public can collect up to a maximum of two tickets. The ticket will grant the holder access to the respective Heartland Celebration site in their district and a complimentary NDP pack. More details, including the list of CCs where tickets can be collected, can be found on the NDP website( www.ndp.gov.sg) from 8 July 2025.

8. On 10 August, Singaporeans can visit the Heartland Celebration sites from 4.00pm to 9.00pm. The five sites, and their respective themes, are as follows:

   a Central Singapore District, themed “Nurturing Communities, Shaping Tomorrow” at the open field beside Bishan Junction 8

   b. North East District, themed “One HOPE” at the open field next to One Punggol

   c. North West District, themed “Heartbeat of our North West” at the open field next to FutsalArena @ Yishun

   d. South East District, themed “Bridging Generations, Stronger Together” at the open field beside Wisma Geylang Serai

   e. South West District, themed “Together We Shine and Spark” at Bukit Gombak ActiveSG Stadium.

9. Additional information on National Day Heartland Celebrations 2025 is also available via the NDP social media accounts, Youtube page (www.youtube.com.sg/NDPeeps) and official website at www.ndp.gov.sg.

*Red Lions will conduct their signature display jump at the Bishan site only.