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Gangtok Conducts Full Dress Rehearsal Ahead of Independence Day Parade
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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In Gangtok, officials and participants carried out a full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Independence Day parade, ensuring smooth execution of the national celebration.
The capital city of Sikkim, Gangtok, hosted a full dress rehearsal for the Independence Day parade on Thursday, bringing together local police, school children, and cultural groups to practice the march and flag‑hoisting ceremony.
The rehearsal, organized by the Sikkim Police Department, aimed to fine‑tune the coordination between the various contingents and to test the timing of the parade’s key segments. Participants practiced marching drills, flag‑raising protocols, and the display of the national flag in a synchronized manner.
Officials emphasized that the rehearsal would help identify any logistical issues before the actual parade on August 15. The event also served as a platform for community engagement, with local residents encouraged to observe the proceedings and learn about the significance of the national holiday.
The full dress rehearsal is part of a broader effort by Sikkim authorities to ensure that the Independence Day celebrations run smoothly and reflect the spirit of patriotism across the state.
The rehearsal, organized by the Sikkim Police Department, aimed to fine‑tune the coordination between the various contingents and to test the timing of the parade’s key segments. Participants practiced marching drills, flag‑raising protocols, and the display of the national flag in a synchronized manner.
Officials emphasized that the rehearsal would help identify any logistical issues before the actual parade on August 15. The event also served as a platform for community engagement, with local residents encouraged to observe the proceedings and learn about the significance of the national holiday.
The full dress rehearsal is part of a broader effort by Sikkim authorities to ensure that the Independence Day celebrations run smoothly and reflect the spirit of patriotism across the state.