More than 20 government departments and organisations participated in the march.
President Baron Waqa led an official party that reviewed the Independence Day parade in front of parliament house.
Congratulatory messages have been pouring in from leaders and organisations.
President of India Pranab Mukherjee tweeted “warm greetings to Government and people of the Republic of Nauru on their National Day #PresidentMukherjee
Pacific Community Director General Colin Tukuitonga tweeted Pacific Community @spc_cps congratulates Nauru on their Independence Day today; best wishes #Nauru people & Gov
Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO) tweeted Happy Independence Day Nauru. Especially wishing the Nauru National Private Sector Organisation and business community a successful year!
India’s High Commissioner to Fiji concurrently accredited to Nauru, Vishvas Sapkal tweeted Happy #IndependenceDay 2017 to Government & People of @Republic_Nauru from @HCI_Suva !! @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy
Today’s programme kicked off a week of celebrations in Nauru.
Photo Government of Nauru