Sea of red fills up Merlion Park, Marina Barrage on National Day

The public reserving their spots at the Merlion Park to watch the National Day Parade fireworks at around 3pm on Aug 9. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The blazing heat on Wednesday (Aug 9) did not stop crowds decked out in red and white from gathering around the city to celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday, and to stake out choice spots to catch the evening fireworks.

The Merlion Park and Marina Barrage were two popular choices, with people coming from different ends of the island to get the best views, set against the city skyline. Others made a beeline for The Promontory, or chose to picnic at Bay East Garden as they waited for the sun to go down.