Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) will commence its week-long Qatar National Day celebration from today until December 18 with a series of events and activities, it was announced.  
The festivities will begin with the arrival of Al-Adaam Flag Relay, organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee in collaboration with AZF. The relay will culminate in a Grand Finale at Aspire Park from 6pm to 7.30pm in the presence of VIPs and 
dignitaries. 
Visitors will also have the chance to witness the military parade by members of the Qatar Armed Forces’ National Service at the Aspire Lake from 6pm to 9pm beginning today until the grand celebration on Tuesday next week.
Another highlight will be an intricate parasailing performance conducted by the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), who will descend from the sky in different formations into the park behind the lake near Al-Furousiya Street. The final date and timing will be announced on @Aspirezone social media channels.
This year’s National Day celebrations at Aspire will also see one of the largest fireworks in Qatar, which can be viewed across Aspire Park between 8.30pm and 9pm on 
December 17.
Other events, which will involve AZF employees, will include a range of cultural activities such as the traditional Ardha dance by Aspire Academy student-athletes on December 17 from 9am to 11am.
The celebration will also feature 16 booths at Aspire Park, offering citizens and expatriates the chance to try a wide array of food options and activities.
Festival-goers will be treated for live cooking demonstrations, pop up photo studios, and henna designs from 2pm to 10pm, all delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs. 
AZF allocated an exclusive corner for children to enjoy a variety of games and workshops in collaboration with 7th Heaven Arts Centre from today (3pm to 5.30pm).
On the side-lines of the event and in collaboration with Doha Film Institute, films produced by Qatari film makers will also be screened for audiences to enjoy throughout the week.