Daredevil motorbike riders performed stunts as they roared through New Delhi on Friday as part of a parade marking India’s 69th Republic Day. The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. /VCG Photo

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waved to crowds on Rajpath, the boulevard that hosts the parade every year. /VCG Photo

ASEAN officials attended the event as chief guests in a historic first. /VCG Photo

One of the highlights was the Border Security Force (BSF) motorbike team. BSF is the primary border guarding force of India. /VCG Photo

As well as being a military display, the parade is also a gathering of cultural diversity. One of the 23 tableaus showed India is trying to strengthen cultural ties with ASEAN countries. /VCG Photo

The parade also saw a performance by dancers from a cultural center established by the Indian government to preserve and promote the country’s traditions. /VCG Photo