Pyongyang, September 9 (KCNA) -- The parade of the Worker-Peasant Red Guards was held on Friday with splendor in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong Il to celebrate the 63rd founding anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Its participants passed streets of the capital amid the welcome of Pyongyangites.

The tens of km long-route including Yonggwang, Chollima, Puksae Riverside, Rungna and University streets in Pyongyang was garbed in festive attire.

Crowd turned out to streets with flowers in their hands and warmly welcomed the participants in the parade along the route.

People of various circles merrily danced and sang songs along the route, adding to the atmosphere of welcome.