However, the 35-kg dragon is set to emerge in its full splendour tonight - if it does not rain, of course (*fingers crossed*).

2. Come to think of it, watch everything even if you’ve caught the parade

This is because all the acts that involved anything that could potentially short-circuit - which is most - had to be scaled down. For example, all the performers in the first act had to forgo their "futuristic paddles".

Below is a photo of magician Ning Cai performing with her teammates Wheelies Asia, where she rode an electric unicycle in the rain.

Unfortunately, some were cut completely.

However, keep a lookout for them because like the dragon, they will be making an appearance tonight, like the 10 aerial dancers and two drummers along with two bungee jumpers who were set to the take the 50-metre sky stage - a Chingay first.

3. Take note of the road closures

If you're thinking of driving down to the parade, do note that the above-mentioned roads will be closed.

4. Get ready to whip out your cameras during the grand finale

In the final act, over 3,000 performers will light up the city's skyline with 800 sky lanterns. And of course, there's going to be fireworks.

So be sure to get your cameras ready!

5. The post-parade will not be at Orchard Road this year

Instead, the Chingay Night Fiesta will be held at the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on Sunday (21 Feb) from 6.30 pm to 10 pm.

This move is to honour the legacy of our pioneers, especially the late Mr Lee, for transforming our country into a garden city.

If you're thinking of going, remember not to litter because there are over 2,000 volunteers who will shame remind you to clean up your own mess.

6. You can still enjoy the parade without a ticket

According to a People’s Association (PA) official on the ground, the best place to be if you do not have a ticket is between the F1 Pit Building and the Singapore Flyer.

Be sure to get there early to chope a good spot.

7. Bring an umbrella

If last night taught us anything, it is not to take any chances because nobody was spared from the rain - not even our Prime Minister.

So, bring anything and everything that is waterproof, be it a poncho or even a windbreaker, and do not (I repeat, do not) wear a pair of canvas shoes.

Yes, it was that bad.

Also, ticket holders, do note that your seats are not be sheltered.

8. Fun fact: Chingay is our firecrackers

Firecrackers are important to in the Chinese tradition because it is believed that the loud noise it produces will chase away evil spirits.

Rather than letting Singaporeans rid the evil spirits one by one, to make up for the ban on firecrackers, the late Mr Lee, together with the PA, conceptualised the Chingay Parade which is even louder and filled with gaiety to purge all the evil spirits in one-shot.

If that's the case, maybe we can hold it in Changi Hospital next year?

Bonus: Baey-watching

Here’s a behind-the-scene shot of Parliamentary Secretary Baey Yam Keng taking his signature selfie.

Baey did not use the selfie though.