Republic Day 2024: India will celebrate its 75th Republic Day of India on January, 26, 2024 this year to commemorate the adoption of Indian constitution by Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. As part of the celebrations, an annual Republic Day parade is held in Delhi`s Rajpath
Theme of Republic Day 2024
Republic Day 2024: The 2024 Republic Day theme in India centers around “India – Mother of Democracy” and “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India).
Chief guest
Republic Day 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier extended a formal invitation to French President Emmanuel Macron to be the Chief Guest at the 75th Republic Day function.
Republic Day 2024: Rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day parade have begun.
Min temp 10°C
Braving the bitter cold and the early-morning fog, the forces were seen marching to drumbeats during dress rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in the national capital.
Mini India and NCC cadets
Camp 2024 kicked off at the Cariappa Parade Ground with a Sarva Dharma Puja on December 30, 2023. The camp showcases a ‘Mini India’ with diverse participation, including 122 cadets from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and 171 from the North-Eastern Region. A total of 2,274 cadets from all 28 States and eight Union Territories will participate, including a record 907 girls, representing the largest contingent of female cadets ever.
Delhi Police
The Delhi Police is ramping up security measures with mock drills ahead of Republic Day.
Viewers
During dress rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day parade at the Kartavya Path in the national capital, watched by curious children gathered near India Gate.
Tableaux
For Republic Day Parade 2024, 30 States/UTs had shown their willingness to participate in the parade including the State of Punjab and West Bengal, the sources said. Out of these 30 States/UTs, like every year, only 15-16 States/UTs will be finally selected to present their tableaux in the Republic Day Parade 2024, it added
Republic Day Parade Ticket Category
| Category | Price (INR) | View |
| Reserved | 500 | Most in-demand, Least supply, Excellent view if secured early, One ticket per ID. |
| Unreserved | 100 | Decent views, More availability, Two tickets per ID. |
| Unreserved | 20 | Readily available, Limited view. |
Online booking options are also available for India Republic Day Parade tickets.
Offline Ticket Counters
- Sena Bhawan (Gate No. 2)
- Pragati Maidan (Gate No. 1)
- North Block Gol Chakkar
- Jamnagar House (Opposite India Gate)
- Jantar Mantar (Main Gate)
- Shastri Bhawan (Gate No. 3)
- Lal Qila (Inside 15 August park and opposite Jain Temple)
- Parliament House (Special counter for MPs)
Things to Remember
- Carry a valid photo ID proof (Aadhar, Voter’s card) at the time of buying tickets and also at the Republic Day Parade
- Don’t carry a video recorder, camera as it’s strictly prohibited
- Wear warm clothes as the R-Day will be a cold day
Things to Carry
- A warm jacket as the weather will be cold
- Don’t carry a camera or any other video recorder as it is strictly prohibited.
Getting There
The parade is a high-security affair. The area between Red Fort and Vijay Chowk is kept free from traffic. Use public transport as there will be a lot of traffic and no parking space unless you have a “Park & Ride” label on your vehicle. In that case, you get to park your own vehicle in the designated spot. The label is only for special invitees. Also, note that metro stations near the parade area are closed. So you will have to get down at the nearest open metro station and board a shuttle service run for that particular day or walk to the venue.
Accommodations Nearby
Coming to Delhi especially for the parade? Fret not, as there are several accommodation options in the area.
1. Hotel The Royal Plaza (4 stars) – 2.8 km from New Delhi Railway Station. Rooms start at INR 5500
2. The Claridges New Delhi (5 stars) – located at APJ Abdul Kalam Road. Rooms start at INR 8000
3. OYO 11594 Hotel TVS (3 stars) – 0.4km from Sadar Bazar. Rooms start at INR 3000
4. Hotel Metropolis Tourist Home (3 stars) – 2 km from New Delhi Railway Station. Rooms start at INR 2000