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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up for Republic Day 2026 with full dress rehearsals

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up for Republic Day 2026 with full dress rehearsals

Updated On: 24 January, 2026 05:23 PM IST | Tarun Verma

A full dress rehearsal for India’s 77th Republic Day was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai`s Dadar on Saturday, with personnel from multiple forces participating in synchronised drills and a march-past ahead of the main ceremony on January 26. PICS/SHADAB KHAN  

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A full dress rehearsal for India’s 77th Republic Day was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai`s Dadar on Saturday, with personnel from multiple forces participating in synchronised drills and a march-past ahead of the main ceremony on January 26. PICS/SHADAB KHAN  

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A full dress rehearsal for India’s 77th Republic Day was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai`s Dadar on Saturday, with personnel from multiple forces participating in synchronised drills and a march-past ahead of the main ceremony on January 26. PICS/SHADAB KHAN  
<p>A large number of women personnel took part in the synchronised drills during the full dress rehearsal ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Shivaji Park</p>

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A large number of women personnel took part in the synchronised drills during the full dress rehearsal ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Shivaji Park

<p>Maharashtra Police personnel on horseback, dressed in ceremonial uniforms, rehearse for the Republic Day parade on Monday, January 26</p>

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Maharashtra Police personnel on horseback, dressed in ceremonial uniforms, rehearse for the Republic Day parade on Monday, January 26

<p>Women police personnel march with swords and guns in synchronised formations</p>

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Women police personnel march with swords and guns in synchronised formations

<p>The rehearsal parade also featured Sea Cadets alongside police and security forces, practising for the Republic Day celebrations</p>

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The rehearsal parade also featured Sea Cadets alongside police and security forces, practising for the Republic Day celebrations

<p>Similar parades are carried out across all states in India on January 26</p>

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Similar parades are carried out across all states in India on January 26

<p>The main parade ceremony on January 26 is expected to draw large crowds, who will also witness patriotic performances and the display of national flags</p>

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The main parade ceremony on January 26 is expected to draw large crowds, who will also witness patriotic performances and the display of national flags

<p>Gadchiroli Arm`s Police Force march in coordination reflecting unity and discipline</p>

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Gadchiroli Arm`s Police Force march in coordination reflecting unity and discipline

<p>School girls rehearse for the upcoming republic day parade in Dadar</p>

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School girls rehearse for the upcoming republic day parade in Dadar

<p>Personnel from the Army, Navy, NCC and Force One take part in a march-past rehearsals&nbsp;</p>

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Personnel from the Army, Navy, NCC and Force One take part in a march-past rehearsals 

<p>Security personnel were seen helping each other adjust and tidy their uniforms, ensuring every detail was perfect ahead of the Republic Day parade</p>

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Security personnel were seen helping each other adjust and tidy their uniforms, ensuring every detail was perfect ahead of the Republic Day parade

<p>Maharashtra Police personnel take a brief rest after completing the full dress rehearsal&nbsp;</p>

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Maharashtra Police personnel take a brief rest after completing the full dress rehearsal 

<p>The Republic Day parade serves as a reminder of India&rsquo;s democratic values, national pride, and the dedication of its security forces.</p>

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The Republic Day parade serves as a reminder of India’s democratic values, national pride, and the dedication of its security forces.

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