Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Jakarta residents are invited to celebrate Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day with “Pesta Rakjat” and the “Karnaval Kemerdekaan” festivities on Sunday (17/8/2025).
The festivities will take place at the National Monument (Monas) square and around the Presidential Palace from morning until late evening, according to antaranews.com
“Pesta Rakjat” runs from 8 am to 2 pm and continues from 4 pm to 10 pm, featuring themed zones such as “Podjok Foto,” “Podjok Djoeang” with traditional competitions, “Podjok Djadoel” for nostalgic games, a night market, culinary festival, and live music performances.
The “Karnaval Kemerdekaan” carnival starts at 7.30pm, with decorated floats from ministries, state agencies, the military, police, and SOEs.
President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka are expected to flag off the parade, which will move from Monas square through Jalan MH Thamrin, Bundaran HI, and Sudirman.
Stages along the route will feature local cultural icons and youth-friendly attractions.
(mg/inp/pr/rs)
