Where To Watch National Day Parade (NDP) Fireworks In Singapore For Free?
National Day Parade (NDP) Fireworks 2019
Nothing can rekindle the patriotic spirit better than the fireworks of the National Day Parade (NDP).
In a short span of 20 minutes, Singaporeans stand together as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to… post Instagram Stories of the NDP fireworks.
As we achieve happiness, the prosperity of our Instagram views and progress on a romantic evening for some, let us not forget to save some money while doing so.
TL;DR: Where To Catch National Day Parade Fireworks For Free?
Best Place To Watch National Day Parade Fireworks For Free
The NDP is pretty much a free event – if you’re lucky enough to get NDP tickets of course. So paying to catch the NDP fireworks isn’t really the Singapore way…
But fret not, here’s a list of venues to catch the National Day Parade Fireworks for free:
| Where to watch NDP fireworks for free? | Address | Nearest MRT Station |
|---|---|---|
| Bay East Garden @ Gardens By The Bay | 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 | Bayfront |
| Benjamin Sheares Bridge | Bayfront Avenue | Promenade |
| Esplanade Drive | 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981 | Esplanade/ City Hall |
| Esplanade Roof Terrace | 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981 | Esplanade/ City Hall |
| Esplanade Waterfront | 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981 | Esplanade/ City Hall |
| Merlion Park | 1 Fullerton Rd, Singapore 049213 | Raffles Place |
| One Fullerton | 1 Fullerton Rd, Singapore 049213 | Raffles Place |
| The Promontory @Marina Bay | 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940 | Raffles Place |
| Marina Barrage | 8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018951 | Marina Bay |
| Marina Bay Sands | 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956 | Bayfront |
| Helix Bridge | Bayfront Avenue | Promenade |
| The Lawn @ Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) | 8A Marina Blvd, Singapore 018984 | Downtown |
| Faber Peak | 109 Mount Faber Rd, Singapore 099203 | Habourfront/ Telok Banglah |
| Queen Elizabeth Walk | Queen Elizabeth Walk | City Hall |
Take note that this National Day Parade 2019 will be held at the Padang, a different venue from last year’s parade at the Marina Bay Floating Platform. But given that both venues aren’t that far apart, the best firework viewing spots shouldn’t change much – if you found some secret spot, that is.
Best Bars And Restaurants To Watch National Day Parade (NDP) Fireworks
If you are ready to go all out and spend some money on this special occasion, here are some bars and restaurants where you can grab an ice-cold beer, munch on bar bites, and enjoy a spectacular view of the NDP fireworks.
| Best Bars and Restaurants To Catch NDP Fireworks | Address | Nearest MRT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Altitude | 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616 | Raffles Place |
| 1919 Waterboat House | 3 Fullerton Rd, #03-01 The Waterboathouse, Singapore 049215 | Raffles Place |
| Cé La Vi | 1 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3, 018971 | Bayfront |
| Jade | 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178 | Raffles Place |
| Kinki Restaurant and Bar | 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323 | Raffles Place |
| LeVeL33 | 8 Marina Blvd, #33 - 01, Singapore 018981 | Downtown |
| LAVO | 10 Bayfront Ave, tower 1, Singapore 018956 | Bayfront |
| Le Noir | 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-84 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972 | Bayfront |
| Mr Stork | 5 Fraser Street Level 39, Andaz, Singapore 189354 | Bugis |
| Monti | 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327 | Raffles Place |
| OverEasy | 1 Fullerton Rd, #01-06, Singapore 049213 | Raffles Place |
| The Pelican | 1 Fullerton Rd, #01-01 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213 | Raffles Place |
| Smoke and Mirrors | 1 St. Andrew's Road, #06-01 National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957 | City Hall |
| Zafferano | 10 Collyer Quay, Level 43 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315 | Raffles Place |
If you look at the locations listed, your safest bet will be the bars and restaurants near Raffles Place and along One Fullerton.
Side note: Mr Stork is an interesting (and not really well known, yet… shh…) venue where you can catch the NDP fireworks too!
Quick Tips To Plan For A Better Evening Of NDP Fireworks Viewing
Catching NDP fireworks in an overcrowded country such as Singapore puts your endurance and planning skills to test. Any miscalculation can result in you having to take on the extreme heat and discomfort of being stuck in a massive human crowd.
So, here’re a couple of tips to not die when heading out to catch the NDP fireworks.
NDP Fireworks Timing
Based on the NDP rehearsals, the NDP fireworks usually go off around 8:14pm and last all the way till 8:30pm. Hence, 8pm will be a good time to reach your chosen place to watch the fireworks.
Road Closure For NDP 2019
Based on past experience, getting a taxi or Grab on that day is going to be challenging. Unless you have successfully invented a teleportation device, you will need to pay close attention to all the road closures timings and dates.
Here’re the details on the road closure timings for NDP 2019 on 9 August 2019:
| Roads and direction of closure | Timing of road closure on 9 August |
|---|---|
| North Bridge Road towards The Parliament House | 1pm to 3pm 6.30pm to 8pm |
| Parliament Place towards National Gallery | 9am to 12mn |
| Supreme Court Lane towards St Andrew's Cathedral | 9am to 12mn |
| Parliament Place towards The Arts House | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Coleman Street towards Peninsula Plaza | 9am to 12mn |
| Coleman Street towards Padang | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| St Andrew's Road towards Stamford Road | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Connaught Drive towards Fullerton Road | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Stamford Road toward Capitol Theatre | 9am to 12mn |
| Beach Road towards Raffles Hotel | 9am to 12mn |
| Bras Basah Road towards Suntec Convention Centre | 9am to 12mn |
| Nicoll Highway towards Esplanade | 9am to 12mn |
| Raffles Boulevard towards Marina Mandarin Hotel | 9am to 12mn |
| Raffles Link towards Suntec Convention Centre | 9am to 12mn |
| Raffles AVE towards Padang | 9am to 12mn |
| Nicoll Highway towards Suntec Convention Centre | 9am to 12mn |
| Stamford Road to Swissotel | 9am to 12mn |
| Esplanade Drive towards Fullerton Road | 9am to 12mn |
| Connaught Drive towards The Arts House | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Connaught Drive towards Victoria Theatre | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Fullerton Road towards Esplanade Drive | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Fullerton Road towards Victoria Theatre | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Esplanade Drive towards Nicoll Highway | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Fullerton Road towards Marina Boulevard | 7.30pm to 12mn |
| Raffles AVE towards Esplanade | 9am - 12mn |
| Republic Boulevard towards Singapore Flyer | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Republic Boulevard towards Singapore Flyer | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Republic AVE Nicoll Highway and Crawford Street | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Republic AVE towards City | 2am to 2am (24 hours) |
| Nicoll Highway towards Esplanade | 9am to 12mn |
Source: NDP.org.sg
Do take note! Remember to plan your route and mode of transport home after watching the fireworks.
