It was the 2nd year that Ubi- Kembangan constituency organised its Ubi - Kembangan Town Carnival. The event was held on 13 July 2008, Sunday at Taman Kampung Ubi, in front of Blk 326 & 333 Ubi Ave 1.

With the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle in the heartlands and in preparation of the Youth Olmypic Games 2010, the theme of the event was Harmony In Sports. Some of the highlights of the event include the IG Ball (Inter-Generational Ball), Go-Kart racing, Dancing Robots and Battle of the Bands. Residents and family members were seen in great smiles, enjoying the carnival activities organised for them.

The Kaki Bukit Town Carnival 2008 was held on 30 March 2008, Sunday at the open space beside Kaki Bukit Community Centre.

As the theme suggests, Building Social Cohesion - Respecting Diversity, a mini Diversity Parade was put together by grassroots, residents and schools, showing the strong community support from Kaki Bukit constituency.

Residents were seen enjoying themselves at the Carnival, learning to understand and respect more about the culture beyong their own. There were school performances presented by different ethnic groups as well as multi-ethnic games which promote family and community bonding.

In conjunction with the celebrations of Family and Community Life, Mountbatten Town Carnival 2008 joins in the festivities where residents celebrate their cultural heritage and their diverse beliefs and traditions with activities to encourage family bonding and community togetherness.
 
One of the highlights of the event is the launch of a new campaign; “Towards a Greener Tomorrow”, which aims to promote awareness and education on the effects of climate change. (Annex A) Initiated by the National Environmental Agency (NEA), this campaign carries the following five messages:

1. Don’t leave electrical appliances on standby mode. Switch them off.
2. Use energy-efficient light bulbs.
3. Keep cool with electric fans
4. Set air-conditioners at 25°C.
5. Take public transport.

In conjunction with the national Clean and Green Singapore (CGS), Marine Parade Town Carnival 2007 joins in the eco-friendly frenzy with efforts to promote a cleaner and greener environment with activities catered to encourage residents’ participation in maintaining a healthier environment.   

The highlight of the event includes the launch of a new campaign “Give Me a Hi5” with the tagline “Give me a Hi5, for a clean and green environment” initiated by the National Environmental Agency (NEA). This campaign was launched by Senior Minister Goh, which serves as a platform to address five key environmental issues, namely, littering, dengue, personal hygiene, resource conservation (3Rs) and energy conservation. A tree-planting ceremony was also held by Senior Minister Goh and the Members-of-Parliament of Marine Parade Town 7 Ke Dong Dong trees at Blk 34 Marine Crescent.

MacPherson Day 2007 shifts away from land and treads on waters at the Geylang East Swimming Complex to celebrate the day where different races come together to celebrate our success as a harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of cultures and heritages. Accompanying Senior Minister Goh are the MPs of Marine Parade Town as they toured the carnival site.

The family tele-matches involving residents of all ages was held in at the pool for the first time. Smiles and laughters were seen on residents' faces as they joined in the fun at the carnival site, which were catered for both the young and elderly.

One of the events during the Geylang Serai Town Carnival 2007 was the watering of Serai Plants by Guest-of-Honour, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Members of Parliament of Marine Parade GRC to symbolise the nurturing of racial harmony and community bonding.

Residents also enjoyed activities such as the Hippo Bus tour, game stalls and kiddy rides. There was also a presentation of 20 wheelchairs to the needy. The wheelchairs were donated by Datok Dr Tan Hian Tsin, Chairman of Crocodile International Pte Ltd.

Minister Lim Swee Say arrived at Mountbatten on 24 June 2007, Sunday. Accompanying him was Mr Lim Biow Chuan, MP for Marine Parade GRC as they begun their visit in the heartlands.

His itinerary included visits to the Friends @ St Hilda's Link at Block 10 Jalan Batu, the Kallang Bahru Estate Market, Pebble Bay Condominium and a dialogue session at the Katong Community Centre. Residents had a face-to-face acquaintance with the Minister and ideas were shared.

The spirit of community celebrations was in full swing at the Braddell Heights where the second Town Carnival of 2007 was held on 24 June 2007.

Residents cheered for their favourite teams at the amphitheatre beside Block 263 Serangoon Central Drive where the national cheerleading competition "Cheerobics" was held. It was one of the Town Carnival's programme highlights. Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Members of Parliament of Marine Parade GRC were also present to witness the spectacular cheerleading dance routines as well as to mingle with the residents of Braddell Heights.

The first Town Carnival was held at Kampong Ubi-Kembangan on 29 April 200 at the open space beside Block 11 Eunos Crescent.

A total of 4,000 people turned up for the event. The event was graced by our Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Members of Parliament of Marine Parade Town.

Apart from the usual carnival activities, some of the highlights include a Vow Renewal Ceremony whereby 88 couples reaffirmed their vows and pledged their lifelong commitment to each other once again. A special transport service named the Tembusu Transport was launched to shuttle disabled and elderly residents of Kampong Ubi - Kembangan to and from medical institutions for their medical appointments at concessionary rates.

Tanjong Katong Estate marks its day of “rebirth” on 31 March 2007 at Geylang Park Connector. Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Host Adviser Mr Lim Biow Chuan, MP for Marine Parade GRC graced the event and unveiled the plaque which marks the completion of the Estate Upgrading Programme.

The event sets itself apart from the usual as it is held along the Geylang River, hosting an alfresco setting in the cool of the evening with on-site hawker-style cooking stalls. Reminiscing the good old times of outdoor eatery, a total of 800 residents were present at the event and they had a great variety of local dishes to choose from.