Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Jaipur to host historic Army Day parade outside military area
For the first time, Jaipur will host a big Army Day Parade outside the military area on January 15, 2026.
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, invited everyone to come and watch the parade to learn about the brave Indian Army.
There will be rehearsals on January 9, 11, and 13, and people can see cool things like fighter jets, tanks, and drones.
The Nepal Army Band will also perform.
There will be a special event called 'Shaurya Sandhya 2026' at SMS Stadium, with a light show and a drone show with 1,000 drones.
There will also be an exhibition where people can see the Army's modern weapons and technologies.
The Chief Minister asked officials to make sure everything is ready for the big event.
The 78th Army Day Parade will be held in Jaipur on January 15, 2026, outside the military cantonment for the first time.
Rehearsals will be open to the public on January 9, 11, and 13, 2026, with an expected attendance of 1.5 lakh people per day.
The parade will feature fly-pasts by fighter jets and helicopters, a ceremonial march past, and displays of missiles, tanks, drone technology, and modern warfare capabilities.
Special events include the 'Shaurya Sandhya 2026' at SMS Stadium, a drone show with 1,000 drones, and the 'Know Your Army' exhibition from January 8-12, 2026.
The Chief Minister emphasized close coordination with the Army to ensure seamless execution of all events and to strengthen the bond between the Army and citizens.
- Who
- Indian Army, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, citizens of Jaipur
- What
- 78th Army Day Parade and related events
- When
- January 15, 2026 (main event), with rehearsals on January 9, 11, 13, 2026
- Where
- Mahal Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur, and SMS Stadium
- Why
- To celebrate the Indian Army's valour, sacrifice, and dedication, and to strengthen the bond between the Army and citizens
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Location
- Mahal Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur
- Expected Attendance
- 1.5 lakh people per day
- Rehearsal Dates
- January 9, 11, 13, 2026
- Special Event
- Shaurya Sandhya 2026 at SMS Stadium
- Exhibition
- Know Your Army from January 8-12, 2026
- Participants
- Nepal Army Band, fighter jets, helicopters, and drone show