{"id":74986,"date":"2026-08-08T23:02:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T15:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=74986"},"modified":"2026-08-08T23:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T15:02:05","slug":"six-places-to-catch-a-view-of-the-ndp-2026-fireworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=74986","title":{"rendered":"Six places to catch a view of the NDP 2026 fireworks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SINGAPORE \u2013 <!-- -->With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/ndp-2026-bigger-venue-and-three-new-songs-but-no-red-lions-mobile-column-in-this-years-parade?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">return of the National Day Parade to the National Stadium<\/span><\/a> after 10 years,<!-- --> <!-- -->this year\u2019s main fireworks display will be set off from a platform within the Kallang Basin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">If you did not manage to snag tickets to the parade on Aug 9, fret not.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Various public spots surrounding the central water body offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/life\/travel\/6-hotels-with-unblocked-views-of-the-ndp-2026-fireworks?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">unblocked views of the fireworks<\/span><\/a> that you can enjoy<!-- --> <!-- -->with your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The main fireworks display is expected to take place at around 8.15pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Here are six places to watch the fireworks, as well as some photography tips.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">1. Kallang Riverside Park<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">About a 10-minute walk from Lavender MRT station, this park offers grassy areas that are ideal for laying a picnic mat for a feast as you watch the fireworks by the river.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">If you plan to get there in the afternoon to secure a spot, the<!-- --> <!-- -->tall palm trees and <!-- -->rest<!-- --> pavilions provide shelter from the sun or rain.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">2. Tanjong Rhu Promenade<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">This waterfront route beside the basin includes the Tanjong Rhu <!-- -->Promenade<!-- --> Park Connector, as well as the four-storey Tanjong Rhu Lookout Tower for those seeking a higher vantage point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The nearest MRT station is Tanjong Rhu station, which is about a five-minute walk away.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base tiktok tiktok-embed\" title=\"tiktok embed\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7666312776826064149\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;falseclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"eager\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">3. Lookout deck at Kallang Basin<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Located directly opposite the National Stadium,<!-- --> <!-- -->this viewing spot is a popular choice among fireworks enthusiasts, so be sure to head down early to reserve a space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Consider getting there by taking a short walk from Nicoll Highway MRT station.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base tiktok tiktok-embed\" title=\"tiktok embed\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7668534753083002133\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;falseclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"eager\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">4. Stadium Riverside Walk<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Situated<!-- --> just<!-- --> outside the National Stadium, this stretch of pavement offers views of the fireworks set against the city skyline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Head to the nearby Water Sports Centre for a higher vantage point on the second level, and a less crowded viewing experience.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">5. Kallang Lawn Bowl<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The open area within the sports complex may offer a quieter alternative<!-- --> <!-- -->if you want<!-- --> <!-- -->to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The nearest MRT station is Stadium station, via <!-- -->E<!-- -->xit B towards Stadium Boulevard.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">6. Golden Mile Tower<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Around<b> <\/b>1.5km from the National Stadium, this location has<!-- --> <!-- -->a higher vantage point and a wider view of the surrounding area. It is also fully sheltered<!-- --> so you do not have to worry about<!-- --> rain<!-- -->.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The building is a<!-- --> <!-- -->five-minute walk from Nicoll Highway MRT station.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base instagram instagram-embed\" title=\"instagram embed\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaZeYmLTZLS\/embed\/captioned\/?omitscript=true\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;falseclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"eager\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">How to capture the best fireworks photos on your phone<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Use a tripod to keep your phone steady if possible, and turn off the flash since it will not be able to light up an area far away,<!-- --> <!-- -->suggested The Straits Times\u2019 senior executive photojournalist Ong Wee Jin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Lock<!-- -->ing<!-- --> <!-- -->the<!-- --> focus and exposure<!-- --> is also helpful<!-- --> when shooting moving lights such as fireworks, as this prevents the camera from automatically focusing on the wrong subject.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cLower the exposure so<!-- --> that<!-- --> the fireworks come out colourful and not overexposed, and use burst mode to capture the best moment in the sequence<!-- --> of fireworks<!-- -->,\u201d said Ong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cTurning on night mode is also useful to capture longer light trails of fireworks, but <!-- -->using it<!-- --> <!-- -->would <!-- -->require<!-- --> a tripod.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">While many may think the best shots <!-- -->are taken at<!-- --> the climax of the display, Ong said:<!-- --> <!-- -->\u201cThe best photos are the ones <!-- -->taken<!-- --> nearer <!-- -->to<!-- --> the start of the fireworks display, before it gets too smoky.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/community\/ndp-2026-six-places-to-catch-a-view-of-the-fireworks-and-tips-for-taking-better-pictures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SINGAPORE \u2013 With the return of the National Day Parade to the National Stadium after 10 years, this year\u2019s main fireworks display will be set&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":74987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2611],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buzz-headlines","wpcat-2611-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=74986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74986\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/74987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=74986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=74986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=74986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}