The 69th Independence Day parade, where Sri Lanka commemorates the successful outcome for the valiant struggle for freedom from colonial powers will take place at the Galle Face greens on 4 February 2017.

This year too, the Air Force will participate in the ceremonial parade.65 Officers,05 Lady Officers,954 Airmen and 101 Air Women are expected to join the parade to salute the President.

A rehearsal for the parade was held this morning, 01 February 2017. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy inspected the rehearsals.