PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Bandung is preparing to celebrate its 214th Anniversary by holding a spectacular Decorated Vehicle Parade on Sunday, September 15, 2024. This highly anticipated event will feature 88 participants from various agencies, companies, communities, and universities who are ready to showcase their creativity.

Head of the Bandung City Culture and Tourism Office, Arief Syaifudin, invited all Bandung residents to participate in enlivening this parade.

"The Decorated Vehicle Parade is one of the peak events of the Bandung City Anniversary celebration. We invite the public to come and witness the extraordinary creativity that will be displayed by the participants," he said at the Bandung Creative Hub, Tuesday (10/9/2024).

As of September 10, 2024, registered participants reached 88 participants. Participants in this parade consisted of 60 Regional Devices (PD), 5 private companies, 4 community associations, 4 universities, 4 BUMD, 1 BUMN, as well as 5 representatives of districts/cities and 5 banks.

The parade route will start from Jalan Diponegoro, passing Jalan Ir. H. Juanda (Dago), Simpang Riau Merdeka, Bandung Indah Plaza (BIP), Simpang Merdeka Aceh, Jalan Merdeka, and ending at Bandung City Hall (Jalan Wastukancana). Along the route, the public will be treated to a variety of decorated vehicles that carry unique and colorful themes.

To facilitate access to the event location, the Bandung City Government appeals to the public not to bring private vehicles and to use the public transportation that has been provided.

The Bandung City Transportation Agency also provides parking areas in several strategic locations for visitors who still bring private vehicles.

"This parade will be a very special moment, not only for Bandung residents, but also for guests from outside the city and abroad. Let us together enliven and maintain order and cleanliness during the event," he said.

This Decorative Vehicle Parade is expected to strengthen the togetherness and spirit of Bandung residents in celebrating the anniversary of their beloved city. So, don't miss the opportunity to watch this parade and enjoy the colorful moment in the heart of Bandung City.