NDP 2026: Meet the 7 Singapore mascots
Singapore has unveiled seven mascots that will participate in the 2026 National Day Parade to represent various social causes. Each mascot, such as August the Merlion and Becky Bunny, embodies specific national values and community initiatives.
Why it matters
These mascots serve as cultural symbols to engage the public and promote social cohesion and community values during a major national event.
The mascots of NDP 2026 posing for a picture, during the unveiling of the overall concept and key highlights of the NDP Show segment, at D'Marquee at Downtown East on July 2.
Listen SINGAPORE – Seven local mascots will join more than 2,600 performers at the National Stadium for the 2026 National Day Parade (NDP) , adding a burst of colour and energy to the show.
The mascots – each representing a cause – are Becky Bunny, Sharity, August, Captain Green, Nila, BRAVE and Singa.
Born on Aug 9, 2009, August has a strong love for Singapore and dons a red T-shirt that says “I heart SG”.
With his beady eyes and a rounded, fish-like body, the NDP mascot is a male Merlion that is a redesign of an older version of the character.
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