The Float at Marina Bay,called as The Float @ Marina Bay and also known as the Marina Bay Floating Platform, is the world's largest floating stage. It is located on the waters of the Marina reservior in Marina Bay, Singapore.It was Made entirely of steel, the floating platform on Marina Bay measures 120 by 83 metres (394 by 272 ft), which is 5% larger than the Soccer field.The platform can bear up to 1,070 tonnes, equivalent to the total weight of 9,000 people, 200 tonnes of stage props and three 30-tonne military vehicles. The gallery at the stadium has a seating capacity of 30,000 people.
The floating stadium was venue for events on the waters of Marina Bay for five years from 2007. These events that include are sports, concerts, exhibitions, and the arts and cultural performances.The National day parade was held there annually for five years, as a temporary venue in place of the National stadium in kallang which was demolished to be rebuilt as part of the Singapore sports club.This stadium is part of the Marina bay street circuit which hosted the Formula 1 Singapore Grandprix.
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