Republic Day Parade is conducted on 26th January on the Kartvya path, to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution
The first Republic Day procession occurred in 1950 at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, involving over 3,000 military personnel and 100 aircraft
Sukarno, Indonesia's first president was the chief guest at the inaugural parade hosted by Dr. Rajendra Prasad
The first Republic Day parade at Rajpath took place in 1955, with Pakistan's Governor-General, Malik Ghulam Muhammad, as the chief guest
The President's arrival with cavalier bodyguards marks the onset, followed by National Flag salutation, National Anthem, and a 21 Guns Salute
Personnel of all three wings undergo four layers of investigations before their march, to ensure no live bullets are carried
About 15 tableaux from the States and Union Territories are selected by a committee to represent unique state qualities
Fly-past is the most exciting part, and the best marching group and Tableaux are awarded by the Defence Ministry
The Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 follows a tradition of King James II, signaling the troops' homecoming with drums, lowered flags, and parade