Over 15,000 turn up for Purple Parade to support people with disabilities

For the first time, representatives from all five districts march together in show of unity

- Judith Tan Correspondent

More than 15,000 people with and without disabilities marched side by side at the annual Purple Parade in support of an inclusive, immersive community.

The 2025 celebration on Oct 25 was part of SG60 and featured 60 live performances, 60 carnival booths and more than 30 diverse contingents marching together.

The Purple Parade is a ground-up movement that promotes awareness of the special needs community. It is made up of those with and without disabilities, caregivers, disability organisations, business corporations, public agencies and volunteers.

And for the first time, representatives from all five districts in Singapore marched together in a show of unity.

The march was flagged off in the afternoon from the Fountain of Wealth outside Suntec City, with nearly 1,000 participants, including Central Singapore District Mayor Denise Phua, Tanjong Pagar MP Rachel Ong, and people from over 60 organisations.

For the first time at the Purple Parade, the roads around the Fountain of Wealth were closed to traffic and transformed into "an immersive, inclusive and fully accessible celebration zone".