 Citizens attending independence day parades and other events are usually dressed in Pakistan ’ s official colours , green and white . Various government buildings including the Parliament House , Supreme Court , and President House are decorated and illuminated with lights and bright colours . Streets and houses are decorated with candles , oil lamps and pennants , national flag as well as firework shows occur as a part of celebration . Along with flag hoisting , the national anthem is sung at various government places , schools , residences , and monuments on the day . Homage is paid to the people who lost their lives in migration and riots during the independence of Pakistan in 1947 , martyrs of Pakistan Army and recipients of Nishan @-@ e @-@ Haider , political figures , and famous artists and scientists . 
