2013 Republic Day India parade features and tickets booking

The Republic Day of India is a day of pride & joyous celebrations, of rewarding brave youngsters & remembering martyrs, of showcasing the equipment & skills of our armed forces and also displaying in grandiose splendour our rich culture. In short, one grand spectacle celebrating the sovereignty of a beautiful nation. Take pride in being a part of India![2014 Republic Day parade & beating the retreat tickets]

Republic Day India Parade Features

The main aspect around which the Republic Day of India's celebrations is centered is the parade. This parade is held at Rajpath, New Delhi, the capital city of India. A leading head of another country is generally invited to be the Chief Guest at the parade. The 2013 Republid Day India Chief Guest is likely to be the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said.

Prior to this parade, a somber activity is the laying of a wreath by the President of India at India Gate, at the base of the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial. This memorial was set up as a tribute to the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for India. A thunderous salute of 21 guns then follows after which the National Flag of India is unfurled. Winners of various gallantry awards then receive their awards. These winners are driven in open jeeps in the parade, with the child winners seated atop gaily decorated elephants. Regiments of the Army, police units, Home Guards and National Cadet Corps all are part of the parade. Next up are the beautifully designed tableaus representing the culture of the different States of India. School children put up traditional dances too. At the parade finale, the Border Security Force (BSF) display stunts on motorycyles which has the crowd roaring! At the very end is the flypast by  the pilots of the Indian Airforce, releasing colour to show the colours of the national flag.

Where to buy tickets for 2013 Republic Day India Parade

Tickets for the Republic Day Parade will be available on all working days at:

• North Block round about
• South Block round about – Timings: 10a.m. to 7.30p.m.
• Pragati Maidan (at Bhairon Road Gate No.1),
• Jantar Mantar (at the Main Gate entrance) – Timings: 10a.m. to 7.30p.m.
• Red Fort (near the Police picket)
• Government of India Tourist Office: 88 , Janpath ,
  Connaught Place,
  New Delhi - 110 001
  Ph: +(91)-(11)-332 0005
  
• Shastri Bhawan (near Gate No. 1) – Timings: 10a.m. to 7.30p.m.
• India Gate (near Jamnagar House) – Timings: 10a.m. to 7.30p.m.
• Parliament House (at the reception office) – Timings: 11a.m. to 4p.m. [ will be available till January 28th 2013).

Contact Information for 2013 Republic Day India Parade

Shri S Arora, Officer on Special Duty (Sale of Tickets & Printing), 

Room No. B-26, near Gate No. 9, 

South Block, 

New Delhi – 110011

India

Ph: 2301 5701

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