The National Unity Day 2026 celebrations will be held at Ekta Nagar on October 30 and 31 to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the main National Unity Parade on October 31.
The celebrations will feature a grand parade involving personnel from police and paramilitary forces, state police contingents, artists and bands from across the country. The event will highlight India’s cultural diversity, folk traditions and the spirit of ‘Unity in Diversity’.
Around 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel are expected to participate in the parade, while nearly 4,700 artists from different states will present cultural performances. The Indian Air Force will also conduct a flypast, along with performances by various bands. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the gathering.The parade is proposed to start from the Narmada Mata Statue and conclude at the Replica Garden near the SRP Colony.
Citizens can attend the parade for free
The administration has opened the National Unity Parade to citizens to encourage public participation. People can register online through rashtriyaektadiwas.com by submitting the required details and documents.After registration, a confirmation or entry pass will be sent to the registered email address. Entry will be free and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special Dome City accommodation planned
The Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) also plans to set up a special ‘Dome City’ at Ekta Nagar for tourists visiting for the National Unity Day and Bharat Parv 2026 celebrations.Bharat Parv 2026 is scheduled to be held from October 29 to November 15. Visitors will be able to book different accommodation options at Dome City, subject to availability.Amit Arora, CEO of the Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority, appealed to citizens to participate in the celebrations and witness the National Unity Parade.
He said the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Patel will be celebrated on a large scale at Ekta Nagar and urged citizens to register and take part in the parade. Participation will be free and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.