SINGAPORE – Those attending the National Day Parade at the National Stadium on Aug 9 should arrive early amid road closures and enhanced security.

NDP celebrations will also extend to areas around the Kallang Basin.

Spectators are advised to limit the number of personal belongings on hand, to facilitate security clearance, said the police in a statement on Aug 6. Each ticket holder will get an NDP Pack, which includes items such as water and light snacks, they noted.

Any container with a capacity of 100ml or larger containing liquid, aerosol or gel will be subject to additional checks, while canned items, including canned drinks, will not be permitted into the venue.

The police added that action will be taken against anyone who attempts to bring in prohibited items such as firearms, fireworks, knuckle dusters and handcuffs.

The area around the National Stadium has also been designated a special event area, with a special zone demarcated within it where enhanced security checks will be conducted, the police said earlier on Aug 1.

As part of security checks prior to entering the National Stadium, those who are donning masks or face coverings will be required to remove them temporarily, said the police.

People who are uncomfortable with removing their masks or face coverings in public may ask to do so in a private room, added the police.

To prevent overcrowding, police officers and other uniformed personnel will help to regulate the crowd flow and the number of people entering areas around the National Stadium, such as Stadium Riverside Walk, Tanjong Rhu and Republic Avenue promenade.

These areas will be closed for the public’s safety when crowd levels there reach safety thresholds.

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