The capital region of Amaravati has been decked for the celebration of the 80th Independence Day as programmes are lined up for Saturday.

Major government buildings and prominent landmarks across the capital region were spruced uop with the choicest illumination on Friday.

The five buildings of the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat have been decorated with special lighting designed to reflect the Tricolour, while the Assembly building has also been illuminated. Roads on either side of the Assembly and Secretariat premises, along with the Central Park, were adorned with colourful lighting.

Lok Bhavan in Vijayawada, the Chief Minister’s Camp Office at Undavalli, Prakasam Barrage, the historic Undavalli Caves and other historically significant buildings have also been decorated with lights. The arrangements have added grandeur to the city ahead of the celebrations.

Meanwhile, separate flag-hoisting ceremonies have been scheduled at the Assembly, Secretariat and Andhra Pradesh High Court for Saturday.

Legislative Council Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju will unfurl the national flag at the Legislative Council premises at 7.45 a.m. Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu will hoist the Tricolour on the Assembly premises at 8 a.m.

At the Secretariat’s First Block, Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad will unfurl the national flag at 7.30 a.m.

At the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Nelapadu, Chief Justice Lisa Gill will hoist the national flag at 10 a.m.