Thousands of people braved the rain to attend the 35th Independence Day celebrations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Saturday April 18.

NewsDay gives you pictures from the celebrations.

President Robert Mugabe, First Lady Grace Mugabe and the First Family arrive at the 35th Independence Day celebrations at National Sports Stadium on Saturday April 18.
Part of the crowd that attended the 35th Independence Day celebrations at the National Sports Stadium.
A member of the Prisons Services shouts for order as Prison Services members march past President Robert Mugabe.
The Presidential guard.
A member of the presidential guard picks up a hat of a fellow Air Force of Zimbabwe member.
Some of the schoolchildren who took part in the mass displays.
Zanu PF Women’s League members dance during the 3th Independence Day celebrations.
Sungura musician Alick Macheso performs during the 35th Independence Day celebrations.
Colour Sergeant Dambukai Gondai carries a potrait of President Robert Mugabe.
President Robert Mugabe lights the flame on independence.