The National Day Parade (NDP) 2010 has been declared as a ‘Special Event’ under the Public Order Act. Accordingly, the Padang and its surrounding areas have been designated as a 'Special Event Site' under the said Act.

The gazette on the Special Event Site (NDP) will take effect on 9 August 2010 as follows:

Security checks on persons and belongings may be conducted by Police officers within the Special Event Site. For safety and security reasons, members of the public are prohibited from bringing the items listed in Annex B into the Padang unless authorised by the Police. Organisers of all public assemblies, whether indoors or outdoors, held within the Special Event Areas must also apply for permits from the Police at http://www.spf.gov.sg/licence/frameset_PP.html

Police seek the cooperation of the public to comply with all orders issued by Police officers. Persons engaging in activities which compromise security within the Special Event Site may be removed and dealt with accordingly under the law.