National Day Parade 2024 tickets open for balloting; Singpass required for applications

Singaporeans and permanent residents can start balloting for tickets to the National Day Parade (NDP) 2024 and its preview shows from noon on May 27, with a new application system aimed at enhancing security and preventing scams.

For the first time, tickets can only be applied for using Singpass, Singapore’s national digital identity platform, as announced by the NDP organising committee on 24 May.

The NDP 2024, themed “Together, As One United People,” aims to highlight the collective resilience and unity of Singaporeans.

The main parade is set for 9 August, with additional preview shows scheduled for 27 July and 3 August, all to be held at the Padang. Each event can accommodate approximately 27,000 spectators.

Applications for the tickets will close on June 10 at noon, and applicants can request sets of two, four, or six tickets.

However, each applicant is entitled to only one chance on the ballot. Successful applicants will be notified between 21 and 25 June via the official email [email protected].

In an effort to ensure the legitimacy of the ticketing process, the committee has emphasized that notifications will only be sent from the official email address, and the public should be wary of messages from any other sources as these could be scams.

This year’s parade highlights will include a comprehensive demonstration by Singapore’s defence forces and Home Team, showcasing their preparedness to handle disruptions.

Additionally, spectators will receive LED wristbands to enhance the visual spectacle, creating a vibrant display of colors at the venue.

The NDP festivities will also extend beyond the Padang with Heartland Celebrations on 10 August, featuring carnival activities and performances in five neighbourhoods, details of which will be announced later.

Furthermore, in response to the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Secondary 3 students who missed the National Education shows in 2020 and 2021 will be invited to one of four specially organized shows this year.

Tickets are strictly not for sale, and stringent actions will be enforced against any attempts to sell them. For those without Singpass, the organising committee advises registering for one, having someone trusted apply on their behalf, or seeking assistance at ServiceSG Centres.