Glimpses of Independence Day Celebration full dress rehearsal

A full dress rehearsal of the 74th Independence Day celebrations was held at the Red Fort on Thursday. Personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force marched across the Mughal-era structure. The rehearsal was held from 7 am to 9 am.

Delhi witnessed heavy rains yesterday but that could not dampen the spirits. School children participating in the event were seen using plastic raincoats.

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, personnel were seen in masks during full dress rehearsal. Unlike past events, social distancing was also maintained.

The security arrangements were stringent and there were traffic restrictions during the rehearsal. The Red Fort has already been closed for the public ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.

The event at the Red Fort shall consist of a guard of honour by the armed forces and the Delhi Police to the prime minister, unfurling of the national flag and firing of the 21-gun salute, the prime minister's address, singing of the national anthem immediately after his speech and release of tricoloured balloons.

President Shri Ram Nath Kovind will pay obeisance to the fallen heroes on Independence Day on August 15, 2020 at the National War Memorial (NWM) in New Delhi.