National Victory Parade on June 3

Rasika SOMARATHNA

The nation's long-awaited victory over terrorism will be celebrated in grand style on June 3, 2009 in a special parade at Galle Face Green under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Security Forces commanders, the IGP and troops who took part in the battle to vanquish LTTE terror, too would take part.

Security Forces personnel along with their commanding officers, engaged in direct operations in the recently concluded 'humanitarian operations' in the North and East is expected to take part in a special military parade.

According to the Government Information Department, the Military Commanders are expected to present a special memorandum to the President during the occasion, to mark the nation's victory over terrorism.

During the historic event, weapons seized from the LTTE, which were used by them to cause mass destruction during the last three decades, too would be on display.

The 'National Victory Parade' will also feature several traditional cultural events with more than 4,000 artistes in attendance, the Government Information Department said.