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The Singapore National Day Parade 2015, also known as NDP 2015, was a national parade and ceremony that had been held on 9 August 2015 in commemoration of Singapore's 50th year of independence. The Parade returns to the Padang, where the first NDP was held in 1966. Besides the Padang, there is a second ticketed site at The Float@Marina Bay.

For the first time since 1969, foreign Heads of State and Heads of Government will attend the parade.

It was also the first time that the NDP will be presented without former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, since his death on 23 March 2015.

The Integrated Show
The show (parade and ceremony segments included) will recount Singapore's journey since independence. The integrated show divided into a prologue, 6 chapters, and a grand finale. This will be the third time that all the segments of the NDP have been merged into one integrated program, such an integrated event was first held in 2009.

The emcees this year were William Xavier and Glenda Chong, while the hosts were Joakim Gomez, Ebi Shankara, Denise Tan and Nurul Aini.

Prologue
The prologue sets the stage for the reflection and celebration of our nation’s 50th birthday and engages Singaporeans from all walks of life. The audience can look forward to performances by The Sam Willows, Touch Community Services and the SAF Military Tattoo (with the NDP Combined Band and the Silent Precision Drill Squad, Singapore Armed Forces Military Police Command). It was planned that the Red Lions will also make their grand entrance as they execute their jump, landing right in front of the audience for the 26th straight year. But the jump itself on National Day was called off due to the haze.

Tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew
The parade will also contain a tribute segment to the late former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who died at age 91 on 23 March 2015, just 8 months after attending what would have been his final NDP edition in 2014. During the prologue of the show, there will be an empty chair where he would have sat in the Padang, at the part of the parade where he would have entered.

There will also be a video montage celebrating his life with Dick Lee singing this year's NDP theme song "Our Singapore" in the background. Furthermore, there is a special Five Star tribute flypast by the RSAF Black Knights in his honour.

Chapter 1, "Beginnings"
This chapter will bring the audience back to when Singapore was first founded to appreciate the struggles of the pioneer generations in building today's Singapore.

It will recognise the contributions of the pioneer generation of Singaporeans, some of whom will participate in a "vintage parade" before the actual parade segment begins. It re-enacts the street parades that took place in the early 1970s, and audiences will see uniforms donned by military, police and civil defense personnel in the past as well as of the public entities and business firms that took part in earlier NDPs.

Taking part are the following:
 * 3 contingents of veterans from the service branches of the SAF (Army, Navy and Air Force)
 * contingent of the Singapore Police Force
 * contingent of the Singapore Civil Defence Force
 * Public Utilities Board
 * SingHealth
 * Singapore Airlines
 * People’s Association
 * POSB Bank
 * PSA International
 * Housing and Development Board

Chapter 2, "Progress"
This chapter will present a dignified parade to the audience, highlighting how far the people of Singapore have come since independence. This chapter features both the Parade & Ceremony segment and the aerial display of 50 aircraft.

Parade & Ceremony
A record 37 contingents marching as a representation of the five points of Singapore's total defence policy will be taking part in this year's event parade proper:


 * the Guard of Honour contingents
 * the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Colours Party
 * 3 contingents of the service branches of the SAF (Army, Navy and Air Force)
 * contingent of the Singapore Police Force
 * contingent of the Singapore Civil Defence Force
 * 10 contingents from the uniformed youth organizations
 * 16 contingents from social organizations and business firms
 * and the NDP Combined Band, made up of the SAF Central Band, SAF Ceremonial Band A (in its first NDP appearance), SPF Central Band, NCC Wind Band and the NPCC Band

With 12 more contingents marching during the vintage parade segment preceding it, the total member is 49 contingents all in all. Besides the usual parade and ceremony events, the City Marchpast will come back for a 6th straight year, with all 49 marching contingents marching out towards the Marina Bay Floating Platform, the Helix Bridge and Marina Bay Sands.

For the 5th straight year the Singapore Artillery will provide the 21-gun salute on a floating platform provided by the Singapore Engineers in the Marina Bay waters.

Full order
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 * Parade Commander: LTC Alvin Tjioe, CO, 1 CDO BN
 * Parade Regimental Sergeant Major: MWO Chua Wee Giap, BDE SM, 5SIB
 * Reserve Parade Commander: LTC Desmond Poon, HQ RSAF
 * Reserve Parade Regimental Sergeant Major: MWO Chia Hong Hung Dennis, CMT, INSTSIG

Colour Guard Commanders

 * Colours Regimental Sergeant Major: ME3 Steven Nadan
 * Reserve Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (SAF Colours Party):
 * Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (Singapore Army):
 * Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (Republic of Singapore Navy):
 * Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (Republic of Singapore Air Force):

Guard-of-Honour Contingent Commanders
Also listed are each contingents' respective contingent commanders
 * Singapore Army (1st Commando Battalion):
 * Republic of Singapore Navy (Naval Diving Unit):
 * Republic of Singapore Air Force (Air Power Generation Command):
 * Singapore Police Force (Police Training Command):

Supporting Contingents and their respective commanders
Also listed are each contingents' respective contingent commanders

Row A: Military/Paramilitary Forces
 * Singapore Army: 30SCE, CPT Daniel Tan; Reserve: CPT Su Zhefeng
 * Republic of Singapore Navy:
 * Republic of Singapore Air Force:
 * Singapore Police Force:
 * Singapore Civil Defence Force:

Row B: Uniformed Youth Organisations
 * National Cadet Corps (Land): CLT Karna Vanthan; Reserve: CLT Akmal
 * National Cadet Corps (Air/Sea): CLT Lau Xin Wei; Reserve: CLT Hanisah
 * National Police Cadet Corps: CI Ong Min Yi; Reserve: CI Leon
 * National Civil Defence Cadet Corps: CLT Po Mei Chi; Reserve: CLT Brandon Wong
 * Singapore Red Cross (Red Cross Youth): You Min Jie; Reserve: Zhi Yuan
 * St. John Ambulance Brigade: Wong Yong Jian; Reserve: Hui Qing
 * Boys' Brigade: SCL Quek Zheng Wei; Reserve: CLT Chan Chek Bing
 * Girls' Brigade: WO Sin Xue Yi; Reserve: WO Si Ting
 * Girl Guides Singapore: YA Claudia Tan; Reserve: YA Lynn Yip
 * The Singapore Scout Association: Naruphon; Reserve: Eugene Fong

Row C: Socio/Economic Organisations
 * People's Action Party:
 * National Trades Union Congress:
 * Ministry of Education (Singapore):
 * Changi Airport Group:
 * ComfortDelGro:
 * ONEPeople.sg:
 * SingHealth:
 * Kopitiam Investment:
 * SembCorp Marine:
 * Keppel Corporation:
 * Singapore Power:
 * Hyflux:
 * DBS Bank:
 * Singtel:
 * CWT Limited:

Full order of the flypast

 * F-16D Block 52+ Fighting Falcon
 * RSAF Black Knights
 * CH-47D/CH-47SD Chinooks
 * Eurocopter AS332M Super Puma
 * Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk
 * Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow
 * Lockheed C-130H Hercules
 * Gulfstream G550 CAEW
 * Northrop F-5S Tiger II
 * Boeing F-15SG Strike Eagle

Chapter 3, "Strength"
Main article : http://www.ndp.org.sg/mobile-column/

This chapter will remind the audience that Singapore's defence and security forces are ready and capable to safeguard and protect the nation, and the part that all Singaporeans play in the defence of the homeland. This chapter features the mobile column segment. 117 mobile platforms and a total of 1,500 personnel involved in this year's mobile column display. This year, the Mobile Column will feature four distinct segments, giving spectators a glimpse of the capabilities, readiness and vigilance of the SAF, SPF and SCDF in various settings. 28 vehicles from the column will, after their Padang drivepast, then proceed later to join the Marina Bay celebrations.

Segment 1, Giving Strength to Our Nation
This segment pays tribute to the contributions of pioneer military, police and civil defense officers and other ranks who built up Singapore’s defence and security forces through the first years of the nation's existence. The segment comprises 93 combat, combat support and combat service support assets from the Singapore Army and the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Apart from featuring crowd favourites like the Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank (MBT) and Surface-to-Air PYthon and DERby Short Range Air Defence System, it will also introduce the Singapore Army’s new Armoured Engineer Vehicle and refurbished Combat Ambulance. Colonel (Ret) Goh Lye Choon, who participated in the inaugural Mobile Column in 1969, will return to the Padang and ride alongside the Mobile Column commander in a Leopard 2SG MBT.

Segment 2, Strength in Action
This segment recognises that the SAF, SPF and SCDF are operationally ready and able to make meaningful contributions to the international community. The segment comprises 19 assets from the SAF, SPF and SCDF, which have participated in overseas missions ranging from peacekeeping operations, to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. These include the REMUS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, which assisted the search operations for AirAsia Flight QZ8501, and the Unmanned Surface Vessel which has been deployed for peace support operations in the Persian Gulf and counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden. A highlight of the segment is the Specialised Marine Craft from the Republic of Singapore Navy, which will be making its NDP debut this year.

Segment 3, Strength for Our Home
This segment recognises the professionalism and responsiveness of the SAF, SPF and SCDF in managing domestic incidents and safeguarding the homeland. It highlights their contributions in significant homeland operations, such as the Hotel New World collapse and the SQ 117 hijack rescue operations.The segment comprises 57 assets which include platforms such as the Armoured Personnel Carrier from the SPF and the Light Fire Attack Vehicle 4G from the SCDF. The Singapore Army’s brand-new Protected Response Vehicle will also be making its debut appearance.

Segment 4, From Strength to Strength
This segment reminds Singaporeans that everyone has a part to play in maintaining the peace and stability of the nation. This segment comprises 8 assets from the SAF, which will be mounted by personnel who are serving or who have served in the SAF, together with their families. The assets include the Bionix II Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Bronco All-Terrain Tracked Carrier, and these bring up the rear of the column.

Full order of the Mobile column

 * Leopard 2SG Main Battle Tank
 * Bergepanzer-3 Büffel ARV
 * Bionix AFV
 * Bronco All Terrain Tracked Carrier
 * Terrex
 * Light Strike Vehicle
 * Trailblazer ACMV
 * Bionix Launching Bridge
 * M113 LAMBE MCV
 * M3G Floating Bridge
 * GAB (General Assault Boats) 
 * Foldable Launch Bridge
 * SAF Mine Clearing Vehicle
 * SAF Leopard 2 Armoured Engineer Vehicle
 * SAF Protected Response Vehicle
 * Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives Defence Group 5 Ton Ops
 * SAF Combat Ambulance
 * SSPH Primus Self-propelled artillery Gun
 * SLWH Pegasus
 * HIMARS
 * Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo V (LARC V)
 * SAF FV180 Combat Engineer Tractor
 * SAF M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle
 * 9K38 Igla
 * Mistral AA MRL
 * Igla SLU
 * RBS 70
 * MPSTAR Air Defense Radar System
 * Fast Response Vehicle
 * Protector USV
 * SCDF Fire Bike
 * SCDF Light Fire Attack Vehicle (LFAV aka Red Rhino)
 * SCDF Combined Platform-Ladder Truck
 * SCDF Hazmat Mitigation Vehicle
 * SCDF Pump-Ladder
 * SCDF Hazmat Command Vehicle

Chapter 4, "Unity"
This chapter will remind the audience that there is one united people of Singapore, regardless of race, religious background and language. This chapter will begin with a performance of the NDP theme song in 2002, "We Will Get There" and the 2003 theme "One United People" (both by Stefanie Sun) and will feature the appearance of the Singapore Soka Association (SSA), in a reminder of formations used during the show segments of the 1970s and 1980s parades.

Chapter 5, "Identity"
This chapter will celebrate the one-of-a-kind identity that makes it uniquely Singapore. This chapter features Corrinne May and an appearance by the People's Association, with a medley of Singapore songs over the years in the background.

Chapter 6, "Onwards"
This chapter will reaffirm the commitment and confidence to build an even brighter Singapore where all its citizens can realize their hopes and dreams for the future of the country they call home. This segment features a performance of the NDP 2015 theme song, "Our Singapore", performed by JJ Lin plus performances by a Ministry of Education contingent.

Grand Finale, "Celebrate"
This grand finale will bring the Integrated Show to a close as all Singaporeans celebrate the nation's achievements over the past 50 years and look forward to building the Singapore of tomorrow together for the next half-century and beyond.

Highlight

 * Performance of Kit Chan's 1998 NDP theme song "Home"
 * At 20:15 (hours) all Singaporeans, both in Singapore and all over the world, will unite in a symbolic moment to recite the pledge and sing the national anthem, “Majulah Singapura”, to mark the nation’s Golden Jubilee, which will be signaled with the ringing of the SCDF alarms. This will be the 6th time the Pledge Moment will be held and the first to be held in both parade venues.
 * Epilogue: Sing Singapore Medley '15 featuring: "Stand Up For Singapore", "One People, One Nation, One Singapore", "We are Singapore" and "Count on Me, Singapore" as it also used as the previous finale from NDP 2014.
 * Fireworks display
 * Confetti shower to Celebrate 50 years of Independence at the Padang.

The finale will be followed by the SAF Music and Drama Company Post-Parade Show.

Celebrations at the Bay
Marking a break with tradition NDP 2015 was also held in The Float at Marina Bay. The P&C segment was lived streamed to the audience there followed by a special holiday concert featuring various Singapore artists.

Fireworks display
2015's fireworks display was the biggest display ever in history of NDPs in Singapore.
 * Pyrotechnic display on Padang, rooftop of the Adelphi, Suntec City Tower 1, Swissotel the Stamford, Pan Pacific Hotel, Republic Plaza, Maybank Tower, and UOB Plaza One
 * 2 fireworks barge, located in Marina Basin, and Marina Bay between Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Flyer.

Theme song
The new NDP theme song "Our Singapore" is composed by Dick Lee, who had penned the popular "Home" ballad that were used in the 1998 and 2004 parades. This song is also the 2nd NDP song to be sung in Year Of The Goat after Stefanie Sun's One United People, which was performed at the 2003 parade.

It will be sung at some points during the parade by Dick Lee and JJ Lin. The song aims to reflect the focus on remembering and celebrating the nation’s progress while continuing to forge forward.

Broadcast
The live television broadcast of the parade will be available in HD on MediaCorp Channel 5, okto, Channel 8, Suria and Vasantham for Singapore viewers and all over the Asia Pacific through Channel NewsAsia.

On Aug 9 at 9am, residents across Singapore will hear for the first time the voice of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew reading the Proclamation of Independence made in 1967. The recording will be played on all local TV and radio channels and heard at 82 National Day Observance Ceremonies organised by the PA's grassroots organisations, as well as through Channel News Asia to viewers in the Asia Pacific region.

Live
As a national event, the parade will be broadcast live from 5:25pm to 8:30pm SST on all MediaCorp channels, except for Channel NewsAsia (Singapore). The English commentary, National Day Parade 2015, is found at Channels 5 and okto. The Mandarin commentary, 国庆庆典2015, is found at Channels 8 and U. The Malay commentary, Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan 2015, is found at Suria. The Tamil commentary, Dhaesiya Dhina Anivaguppu 2015, is found at Vasantham.

Replays
English: Saturday 15 August 2015 3:00pm - MediaCorp Channel 5 and MediaCorp Channel 5 HD

Mandarin: Sunday 16 August 2015 2:30pm - MediaCorp Channel 8 and MediaCorp Channel 8 HD

Malay: Sunday 16 August 2015 3:00pm - Suria and Suria HD

Tamil: Monday 17 August 2015 3:00pm - Vasantham and Vasanthan HD

National Day Message
The National Day Message will be delivered on 8 August 2015, the day before National Day. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver the English, Mandarin and Malay messages. The English message will be delivered on Channel 5, Channel NewsAsia, and okto. The Mandarin message, 国庆献词2015, will be delivered on Channels 8 and U. The Malay message, Amanat Hari Kebangsaan 2015, will be delivered on Suria. The Tamil message, தேசிய தினச் செய்தி, will be delivered on Vasantham. Two repeat telecasts will be presented on 9 August 2015 right after the Proclamation of Singapore, National Anthem and National Pledge and at 5.10pm.

Radio
The English commentary, National Day Parade 2015, was broadcast on One FM 91.3, Kiss 92FM, 938LIVE and Power 98FM. The Mandarin commentary, 国庆庆典2015, was broadcast on 88.3Jia FM, Capital 95.8FM and UFM 1003. The Malay commentary, Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan 2015, was broadcast on Warna 94.2FM. The Tamil commentary, Dhaesiya Dhina Anivaguppu 2015, was broadcast on Oli 96.8FM.

Online
Live webcast will be uploaded to YouTube after the live screenings at 8.30pm, on MediaCorp Channel 5 HD. Listeners could also listen to the simulcast of the radio commentaries via the various radio station applications for iOS and Android devices.

Outdoor Digital Media
Live screenings of the parade will be available on OOH Media, outdoor digital screens that are managed by MediaCorp. Digital media screens managed by SPH MediaBoxOffice in 313@Somerset and HDB Hub will also screen the parade live.