Independence Day float parade to be held this year after a three-year break

A capture from the float parade held in Male' City on the occasion of the 50th Independence Day of Maldives on July 28, 2015. (Sun Photo/Ali Naseer)

The annual Independence Day float parade is set to take place this year, after a three-year break resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Home Ministry’s Communications Director Hafsee Abdulla confirmed to Sun that the float parade would be held in conjunction with this year’s Independence Day. However, he said that no additional information can be disclosed at the moment.

A capture from the float parade held in Male' City on the occasion of the 54th Independence Day of Maldives on July 28, 2019. (Sun Photo/Fayaz Moosa)

The last time a float parade was held in the Maldives was back in 2019, on 54^th Independence Day of the country. This parade saw the participation of five state-owned companies showcasing a total of 14 floats in different themes including cultural, cartoons and movies.

By Naizak Mohamed

Journalist