The Chingay Timeline

1973 - First Chingay Parade
	PA teamed up with Singapore National Pugilistic Federation to present the First Chingay Parade
1976 - Multi Cultural Flavour
	Chingay took on a Multi-Cultural Flavour featuring different ethnic communities joining in the celebrations.
1985 - Orchard Road
	Chingay moved to a permanent home at Orchard Road where tourists and visitors can join in the joy of the parade.
1987 - First Foreign Performers
	Chingay welcome Our First Foreign Performers – four pop artistes from Tokyo, Japan, sponsored by The Straits Times. Since then, it has become a norm for Chingay to invite international artistes and troupes to participate in our celebrations every year.
1990 - Night Parade
	For the first time, Chingay was held at night where fireworks and laser displays enhanced the magical feel of the event.
1991 - Guinness Book Of World Records
	Chingay got our First Entry Into The Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest dancing lion. Singapore Mint released a $2 note depicting different ethnic groups participating in Chingay Parade.
1997 - 25th Anniversary
	Chingay Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Three Firsts - first time two parades were held, the first time a parade was held indoors and the first Chingay @Heartlands.
1999 - Orchard Road Firecrackers
	Firecrackers Made Its Reappearance in Orchard Road at Chingay Parade.
2000 - New Mellinium At City Hall
	Chingay celebrated The Arrival of The New Millennium at City Hall, chosen as a venue of historical significance.
2004 - Special Guest - Jackie Chan
	Chingay was catapulted to greater heights on the world stage when action superstar Jackie Chan Made A Special Guest Appearance at the parade.
2007 - Members Of Parliament Participation
	12 Post-65 Members Of Parliament were part of a special hip-hop performance which was one of the parade’s highlights.
2008 - Chingay Parade of Dreams
	Chingay Parade started featuring a theme at every parade, staring with Chingay Parade of Dreams.
2010 - F1 Pit Building
	Chingay moved to its current home at F1 Pit Building.
2012 - 360 - Metre Waterway
	Chingay celebrated its 40th anniversary with the First Ever 360-metre Waterway which was set as the performing stage for the 8,000 performers.
2015 - The Largest Showcase
	As part of the nation-wide SG50 Celebrations, Chingay present the Largest Showcase in Chingay History – featuring 11,000 performers and 18 magnificent floats.
2017 - Remake Of The First Tiger Float
	Chingay 45 was celebrated with the nostalgic re-enactment of iconic parade performances including the Remake Of The First Tiger Float.
2019 - Commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial
	Chingay Commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial with a gift for the nation – a SB Painting depicting the “Past, Present and Future” co-created by three multi-disciplinary artists and the community. Chingay Parade 2019 also won the Best Arts and Culture Event Award presented by The Special Events.
2021 - First Ever Digital Chingay
	The inaugural digital Chingay with the theme "Light of Hope" was held during the Covid-19 pandemic involving more than 150 organisations and 2,000 performers in creating a reimagined showcase with digital effects infused.