RIYADH: The Kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority launched a program on Sunday for Saudi National Day celebrations that will last nine days, Saudi Press Agency reported. The events will take place between Sep.18-26 and include air, boat, and military shows, firework displays, music concerts, festivals, and Cirque du Soleil performances. The Royal Saudi Air Force will put on air shows over ten days with F-15s, Tornado, Typhoon, and F-15C aircraft in 14 cities. The Royal Saudi Navy will take part in a national parade that will include military vehicles and motorcycles, and will put on a boat show. Cavalry and air shows with helicopters will also take place. The Ministry of Interior’s military band will put on live musical performances and there will be entertainment suites for all ages. Classic car and horse parades put on by the Royal Guard will take place in Riyadh and Jeddah. Cirque du Soleil will also perform shows at the Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University in Riyadh over four days between Sep. 21 and 24. 13 regions in the Kingdom will host festivals celebrating the history and national heritage of the Kingdom in public parks, and people will be able to attend firework displays in 18 cities in various regions.