The chief guest released balloons into the air to mark the beginning of the event.
This was followed by a march past of 3,300 PUC students wearing colorful uniforms. The chief guest, along with Rector Fr. Joseph Ignatius Rodrigues, Principal Fr. Elvis C. Lewis, Vice Principal Rekha K. Alva, and physical directors Usha A. J. and Naveen Kumar received the salute from the marching team.
The Aloysian flag was also hoisted to mark the occasion.