• The parade circled the length of Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. All ptohos: Clint McLean for The National
    The parade circled the length of Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. All ptohos: Clint McLean for The National
  • Officers on horseback hold the UAE flag high as they march
    Officers on horseback hold the UAE flag high as they march
  • A procession of bands, dancers, entertainers and community groups passed by thousands of spectators
    A procession of bands, dancers, entertainers and community groups passed by thousands of spectators
  • Emaar Properties marks the 43rd UAE National Day with The Parade, taking place in Downtown Dubai
    Emaar Properties marks the 43rd UAE National Day with The Parade, taking place in Downtown Dubai
  • Cars decorated with the UAE flag joined the bands, dancers and entertainers as part of the procession
    Cars decorated with the UAE flag joined the bands, dancers and entertainers as part of the procession
  • Emaar Properties marks the 43rd UAE National Day with The Parade, taking place in Downtown Dubai
    Emaar Properties marks the 43rd UAE National Day with The Parade, taking place in Downtown Dubai
  • Thousands crowd Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard as a procession passes by
    Thousands crowd Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard as a procession passes by

UAE

Dubai National Day parade - in pictures

Mark Asquith

November 30, 2014

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A two-hour parade in Downtown Dubai kicked off the first of the UAE’s National Day celebrations.

The UAE’s colours were flying high on Saturday, and the event also brought together a huge cross-section of the community. The red, green, white and black national colours of the UAE were joined by red and yellow from Mexico, green and yellow from Brazil, and green and red from Bangladesh.

The parade included marching bands, dancers, giant cartoon characters, stilt walkers and mounted police, and brought the UAE’s rich tapestry to life.

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