Republic Day 2025: Full parade schedule, chief guest, parade highlights, and all details

Republic Day 2025: The Republic Day Parade 2025 will be a grand celebration of India’s cultural diversity and military strength, focusing on 75 years of the Constitution and Jan Bhagidari (public participation).

Who is the Chief Guest?

• The President of Indonesia, Mr Prabowo Subianto, will be the Chief Guest for the event.

What are the main attractions of the parade?

The parade will feature:

• 31 tableaux from States, Union Territories, and Central Ministries with the theme Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas.
• A flypast by 47 aircraft.
• Two tableaux celebrating 75 years of the Constitution.
• Performances by cultural artists with traditional instruments from across India.

What activities will make it citizen-friendly?

• A mobile app and the Rashtraparv Portal for ticket booking, seating, and parking information.
• Free Metro rides for ticket holders.
• Park-and-Ride schemes with shuttle buses.
• Divyang-friendly enclosures with ramps and wheelchair assistance.
• Doubled toilet facilities and cloakroom services.

How are citizens involved in the celebrations?

• 10,000 special guests, including achievers and sarpanches, are invited.
• Couples in traditional attire from each State and Union Territory will attend.
• Winners of online competitions will participate, including essay, quiz, painting, and tableau design contests.

What other events are planned?

• Cultural performances by 5,000 artists with 45+ dance forms.
• The Beating Retreat Ceremony on 29th January, featuring only Indian tunes.
• The Bharat Parv festival at Red Fort from 26th to 31st January, showcasing food, crafts, and cultural performances.

What about special initiatives for students?

• The National School Band Competition and performances by finalist teams at Kartavya Path.
• Veer Gatha 4.0 to honour 100 school students who wrote about the bravery of Indian Armed Forces.

How will the celebrations conclude?

• The event will end with the Beating Retreat Ceremony on 29th January and a focus on unity and patriotism.