Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade

Loading the video No Comment Video. Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 24/09/2026 - 11:53 GMT+2 Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day in Riyadh with flags, traditional performances and a military parade amid heightened regional tensions. Crowds gather in Riyadh and Ad Diriyah to mark Saudi National Day, waving green flags, joining street festivities and watching a Saudi military parade. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Traditional performances and decorated cars add to the atmosphere. For many residents, the annual event is a chance to spend time with friends and family. Some say taking part has become a long-standing tradition. This year's festivities come amid heightened regional tensions involving Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group. Fireworks and drone shows planned across Saudi Arabia were postponed until further notice. National Day is held each year on September 23. Saudi Arabia Military parade Riyadh Top stories Now playing Next Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade Now playing Next Hurricane Polo brings powerful waves to Mexico's Pacific coast Now playing Next Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with red carpet, military honours and flyover Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 24th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Udi Christians worship at Azerbaijan's Karabakh monasteries Now playing Next Judge orders Trump to lift White House ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW Now playing Next Pezeshkian tells UN Iran will not be bullied but will negotiate Now playing Next Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? Now playing Next El Niño transforms Atacama desert as thousands of hectares burst into bloom Now playing Next Russians abroad voted overwhelmingly against Putin's party, polls show Now playing Next EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request Now playing Next Trump claims Ukraine-Russia deal to end the war could be close Now playing Next Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online Now playing Next Energy expert warns higher prices will drive up food costs Now playing Next EU must 'act now' over Trump's attack on ICC, MEP Chloé Ridel says Now playing Next UN to protect statehood of disappearing island nations ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Syria's first women graduate from new police academy No Comment Giant dancing gorilla becomes hit at Lahore university event No Comment Rome’s Colosseum glows pink for breast cancer prevention campaign No Comment Watch: Six-year-old girl breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube world record Culture news Carrara marble: Can a sculpture created by an AI robot be considered as art ? Europe Today Europe Today: Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews Tech News Albanese says OpenAI hacked government health website in 'obviously unacceptable' breach Europe News Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for continued pressure on Russia at UN General Assembly The Ring Who can afford to live in Greece? Political showdown in Athens on The Ring The Europe Conversation Rebalancing of trade with China 'existential' for EU, Commissioner Séjourné tells Euronews Europe News Millions in cash found hidden behind walls in anti-mafia raid near Naples Qatar in Motion Discover how Qatar is building a future-ready smart city ADVERTISEMENT Europe News One Single Planet: French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand on his 'Vivre Ensemble' portraits Economy Higher fuel bills are costing the EU €270 million a day on average, report says Cult From Classical to Mugham: Montreux hosts Azerbaijan’s musical heritage Modern Nomads From Tian Shan peaks to Silk Road history: A journey through Turkistan Europe News Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing two and wounding 23 hours before Zelenskyy's UN address Travel News AI and ski to cruises and Gen Z: dnata’s CEO on the trends driving travel in the UAE and beyond No Comment Humanoid robots join dancers at WorldSkills opening in Shanghai Earth News Capturing the extremes: Meet the photographer that calls the top of Mount Fuji home ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT