Singapore 47th National Day ( 9th August 2012) is around the corner and much hype has already been created. Celebrations across the island, NDP 2012 Theme Song: Love at First Light, NDPOnTheGo mobile application, fireworks, NDP practice ceremonies, E-pledge, lucky draws, blogging, photo competitions and what not to build a LovingSG.
State Flag Flypast, Aerial Flypast, Red Lions Freefall display, Sea Display, Fireworks and a lot more you can catch even if you are not in front of the floating platform at Marina Bay. Well, the first two you could see from most parts near the Singapore River but I would say the best place to park with your kids would obviously be around Marina Bay and particularly at the Helix Bridge (usually half opened as per NDP practice 2012) and the waterfront Promenade area or Marina Bay Sands board walk around the ART SCIENCE Museum outside The Shoppes at the Marina Bay (see a map below). We were there this last saturday to see the practice show and the crowd was very well behaved and organized and even we could get a taxi back home in a few minutes, though there was a slight traffic congestion outside on the road in between the Marina Bay Sands and The Shoppes at the Marina Bay. Overall, we could easily walk around in the waterfront area next to the ArtScience museum and see some of the NDP activities, fireworks and could even had the good and FREE view of the floating platform while enjoying the food available there. Timing wise, between 6:00pm - 8:15pm will be a good time to go.
Warning: It will be too noisy so younger kids might get scared!
Besides, of course, there are other places like various hotels at Marina Bay, Esplanade Theatre, Merlion, Fullerton Bay Hotel, etc.
More information about NDP and what's happening on this 47th National Day, please log on to http://www.ndp.org.sg
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