Several Tableaux by the defence forces, including that of Battle Tank Bhishma T-90s, Ajeya Tank, a replica of Indian Naval Ship Chennai, similar to INS Shivalik, were displayed in the parade. Jayalalithaa presented the Gandhi Adigal Awards, Anna Gallantry Medals and Kottai Ameer Award for communal harmony to various recipients. Two of those who received the gallantry medals were Nagapattinam-based K Rishi who saved three children and Mohd Yunus who rescued many during the floods that devastated Chennai in December last year. Earlier, Rosaiah visited the Victory War Memorial and paid homage to martyred soldiers.