Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — General Entertainment Authority (GEA) will organize impressive aerial and naval shows, and spectacular fireworks to mark Saudi Arabia's 95th National Day celebrations. These events will take place across all regions of the Kingdom, according to Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the Board of Directors of GEA.

The celebrations of the National Day with the slogan "Our pride is in our nature," will feature aerial and naval shows in the skies and along the coasts of the Kingdom. The skies of cities will be adorned with the colors and maneuvers of aerobatic aircraft, while the sea will host naval displays featuring frigates and patrol boats. A land parade will also take place, featuring military vehicles, equipment, and a marching band.

These shows will be organized in cooperation with the Presidency of Royal Guard, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of the National Guard, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Matarat Holding Company, Saudi Air Navigation Services Company (SANS), Saudi Arabian Airlines, The Helicopter Company (THC), Flyadeal, Riyadh Air, and Saudi Broadcasting Authority, which will broadcast the main National Day event live on the Saudi channel.

Major cities of Saudi Arabia are also preparing to host spectacular fireworks displays, starting from 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23. These displays, taking place simultaneously in 14 cities, will illuminate the skies with vibrant colors and creative patterns, reflecting the festive air. Residents of Riyadh will enjoy the show at the Binnaban historic area in northern part of the capital city while Dammam will host similar displays along its waterfront. In Jeddah, the fireworks will be launched over Jeddah Art Promenade and the Yacht Club, lasting for seven minutes.

In Madinah, the fireworks will be displayed over King Fahd Central Park, and in Hail, over the Al-Salam Park. Other locations include Arar's Public Park, Sakaka's Prince Abdulilah Cultural Center, Abha's Al-Mutlaq Park and Celebration Square, Al-Baha's Prince Husam Park, Tabuk's Central Park, Buraida's King Abdullah National Park, Jazan's Northern Corniche, Taif's Al-Ruddaf Park, and Najran's King Saud Park, where fireworks will take place in the evening of September 24.