At the sound of the Presidential Fanfare Navoi Iftikhor (Melody of Pride),[1] the President of Tajikistan (in their capacity as commander-in-chief), followed by the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, the Mayor of Dushanbe, the Chief of the General Staff, the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the commanders of the different branches of the armed forces arrive on the central grandstand in front of the Ismoil Somoni Monument on Dousti Square.

After the president greets the participants of the parade, the National anthem of Tajikistan (Surudi Milli) is then played.

Following a salute to their commander in chief and threefold Oorah by the armed forces, the commander of the parade then gives the order for the Dushanbe Garrison to commence the march past in the following manner:[2] After the parade commander orders the start of the parade, the troops of the Dushanbe Garrison march past the central tribune.

After all the troops have paraded, the guard of honor drill team and the massed bands of the Dushanbe Garrison deliver a performance.

Finally, the massed bands leave the square and the President of Tajikistan greets the commanders of the parade formations.