The 79th Independence Day was celebrated on the 15th of August 2025 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong. The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma who was the Chief Guest, took the salute at the March Past. There were many schools that took part in the March Past, out of which Loreto Convent, Shillong was declared the best marching contingent. The Winners Cup was handed over to the representatives of the marching contingent by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya.