The Purple Parade 2025 FAQ

To ensure PWDs receive equal access to all opportunities in life, such as education, employment, healthcare, housing, etc.

• Central SG CDC has been supporting The Purple Parade Movement since 2013 as one of its cause-based programmes.
• Each year, Central SG CDC forms a Taskforce (comprising staff) to support the Organising Committee members to facilitate implementation of the different “Cs” and to bring in new partnerships.
• In 2019, Central SG CDC took on the role as Secretariat and Treasurer of The Purple Parade Movement.

• 13^th Anniversary
• The signature event will be held at Suntec City on 25 October 2025

• Yes, there is road closure within Suntec City, specifically along Temasek Boulevard. More updates will be shared at a later date.
• Roads will gradually close from 11am
• Road closure will be lifted after 8pm

After exiting Esplanade MRT station, enter Suntec Mall, head towards various activity spaces in Tower 5, Suntec Plaza, Fountain of Wealth and Tower 1 & 2.

After exiting Promenade MRT Station, enter Suntec City via Tower 4. Head towards Tower 2 via level 2 connecting walkway.

Activations are interactive “pop-up” spaces to spread awareness of The Purple Parade Movement.

They can be activities organised to increase awareness amongst co-workers towards the disability community in Singapore and for colleagues to show their support towards Inclusion in different means.

We encourage partners to organise their own activations from October onwards. It could be activities such as:

• gathering co-workers to pen down their messages in support of Inclusion
• having a ‘Purple-Day’ where colleagues are encouraged to be in ‘purple’
• inviting colleagues to challenge embodying a ‘disability’ and perform a daily routine to understand the constraints and better recognise the need to make the workplace more accessible (eg. embodying ‘visual impairment’ and walking from desk to toilet)

These items are available for loan to support your Purple Activation:

• One purple table cloth
• One A1 poster mounted on foam board
• One poster stand
• Pull-up banners

These collaterals are available for loan to help create a strong visual impact during activation while demonstrating your organisation’s/school’s commitment to inclusion.

A specially curated physical Marketplace that features quality products by the disability community.

The Carnival features:

• “EAT” booths – food & beverage offerings.
• “SHOP” booths – merchandise, crafts, and products, etc.
• “PLAY” booths – activities and games, etc.

All proceeds from The Purple Parade carnival and merchandise sales will be channelled to the “Share of Gift” (SOG) fund. This fund will be distributed equally among Social Service Agencies that participate in at least one of the “C” initiatives at The Purple Parade 2025.

While we welcome interested parties to set up booths at the carnival, priority will be given to disability organisations to showcase their offerings. Due to limited booth space, we may not be able to accommodate all applications and appreciate your understanding.

More details will be shared closer to the event date.

TPP T-shirts are not provided to carnival booth partners. However, partners can either purchase official T-shirts through TPP website or wear their own purple attire to match the event theme.

We do make arrangements for corporate organisations, public and community partners to consign a specific number of consignment coupons (only).

More details will be shared closer to the event date.

Unfortunately the coupons can only be used at the Carnival on 25 October 2025.

No refund is provided for unused coupons.

More details will be shared closer to the event date.

The indoor carnival will proceed as planned. In case of inclement weather, outdoor booths may be relocated to sheltered or indoor areas.

A diverse lineup of performances to showcase the talents and abilities of performers from the disability community and our partners.

All interested performing groups must go through an audition process. A selection panel will review submitted performance videos to determine the final lineup.

We hope to provide opportunities and exposure to performances that could inspire other performing groups, be it from the disability sector or not, to see PP not only simply a platform for Inclusion, but a gathering of quality performances.

For participants who are sensitive to loud music, we provide:

• Earmuffs and earplugs at the Help Desk
• Details of access to a Quiet Room will be shared closer to the event date

In case of inclement weather, some performances may be cancelled at the outdoor stage.

A parade of solidarity as partners from the People, Public and Private sectors, along with members of the public show their support for inclusion through a massive street parade march-past.

From Fountain of Wealth to overhead bridge (turn) and then to Convention Centre

• Around 5 to 8 minutes depending on speed.

Each Contingent should have a minimum of 20pax and a maximum of 100pax. For smaller groups, the organising committee will pair them up with other small groups to make the minimum number.

While there is no set theme, participating organisations can design their own creative costumes and themes for the March.

The March is open to participants of all ages, including children and families.

Contingent participants will not given TPP T-shirts. Participants can purchase TPP’25 T-shirts via TPP Website or on on any purple attire if they wish to match the theme.

Yes, you may wear your corporate tee for the march. However, we highly encourage your outfit to have purple elements to it.

You are allowed to use the PP logo on your shirt. However, do send in your design to the PP team for approval before you proceed to fabricate the apparel.

Do note that apparel featuring The Purple Parade logo cannot be sold commercially.

Contingent groups are sign-up groups from the different organisations.

Individuals or public can stand along the route to cheer on the groups.

If it is a slight drizzle, participants will be provided ponchos and the March will continue.

If it is a heavy rain, Contingent march may be delayed slightly, but would still continue for groups who are keen to join in.

If it is a thunderstorm, the March will be cancelled.

Contingent groups can keep the banners and placards.

Pregnant women are welcome to attend the event. However, as we expect large crowds, we advise them to take necessary precautions and be mindful of their safety and comfort.

As this is a public event and to be considerate of participants from different religious backgrounds, we kindly request that attendees do not bring pets to the parade.

All partners who participated in any ‘C’ initiatives will be acknowledged through:

• A logo board displayed during the event
• Recognition on The Purple Parade website (to be updated closer to the event date)

Please write in to Charmaine_Phua@pa.gov.sg or Tam_Ching_Yi@p.gov.sg. They will provide more information on the procedure.

More details will be shared closer to the event date.

Coupons for volunteers are dependent on the sponsorship or donation from different organisations.

Volunteers are given the PP T-shirt, event pass and lanyard.

We, the people of Singapore,
pledge our support for the community of persons with disabilities.

We will embrace our differences and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual.

We recognise that all of us are equal members of society.

We will promote equal access and full participation of persons with disabilities
in all aspects of life including daily living, lifelong learning, employment and social participation.

Together, we pledge to be a society where everyone will lead dignified and meaningful lives.