The Security Bureau (SB) will lead its disciplined services and auxiliary services, together with youth uniformed groups, to hold the Grand Parade by Disciplined Services and Youth Groups cum Fun Day for Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China at the Fire and Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O on October 1 (Tuesday). To share in the joy of celebrating National Day, public members can register for free admission tickets from Wednesday to Friday (September 11 to 13) on the Hong Kong Fire Services Department mobile application.
The fun day will be held from 10 am to 5 pm, with the event highlight being a parade by disciplined services and youth uniformed groups at 2.30 pm. A flag-raising ceremony and a parade will be performed by members of the disciplined services from the Hong Kong Police Force, the Immigration Department, the Customs and Excise Department, the Correctional Services Department, the Fire Services Department (FSD), and the Government Flying Service (GFS), as well as youth group members of various disciplined services departments, the Auxiliary Medical Service Cadet Corps and the Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps, and the Hong Kong Army Cadets Association. There will also be an appliance parade by various disciplined services and auxiliary services, along with music performances by their bands.
In addition, the SB will host an exhibition and game booths, as well as eight disciplined services and auxiliary services on that day. Rescue and training demonstrations by the FSD, including firefighting and rescue, ambulance training, swift water rescue, high-angle rescue training, compartment fire behavior training, hazardous material incident training and traffic accident rescue, and the display of GFS aircraft will also be featured, providing members of the public with a rare opportunity to view the equipment up close.
Public members can apply for a maximum of four QR code admission tickets from September 11 to 13 via the latest version of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department mobile application, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery for free. Children aged 3 or below do not require an admission ticket. A computer ballot will allocate the tickets, and successful applicants will receive a notification through the application on September 17.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation, as no parking will be available at the Academy. The event will be canceled if Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is still in force at 8 am on the event day. Visitors should regularly check the FSD's website (www.hkfsd.gov.hk) for the latest information. For program and ticketing inquiries, please email publicticket@sb.gov.hk.
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