The Head of the State congratulated Kazakhstanis on the anniversary of the Constitution. He said the Constitution united all nationalities linked in their common history on the Kazakhstan's land. "During these years we have made tremendous progress in building a modern state. All our achievements and values are under protection of the Kazakhstan Army, the successor of the great military traditions of our land", the President emphasized.

The parade was opened by young drummers - students of the republican military school 'Zhas Ulan'. Representatives of the air, ground and naval forces of Kazakhstan, as well as units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, National Security Committee, Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Republican Guard and women soldiers marched through the square. In general, 2,000 troops, 150 military vehicles and 66 aircraft were involved in the parade.