Beneath the darkening sky, a University Scholars' Programme float engineer gazes at the product of months of hard work. At one point, the sky threatened to pour but the sun came out in full force by 10.30 a.m.

"Team Brag": The School of Business could afford bragging rights, winning 5 awards including the Chancellor's Shield for Overall Champion for Faculty Clubs.

Department of Pharmacy wowed the crowd with their uniquely-designed float, winning Best Float Presentation for Faculty Clubs.

With a myriad of colours, the float belonging to Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences snapped up the NUS President's Shield for Best Float for Faculty Clubs.

The Faculty of Science sailed off with the NUSSU Challenge Shield for Best Float Design for Faculty Clubs.

Key to success: Sheares Hall was a winner as well, clinching the NUSSU Challenge Shield for Least Cost for Hall of Residences.

Good enough to eat: Eusoff Hall's candy cane tree.

This year's huge winner, Kent Ridge Hall, won six awards in total, including the Chancellor's Shield for Overall Champion for Halls of Residences.

Rag and Flag Day 2008 proved to be a resounding success, raising a total of $504,140 in donations, up from last year's $502,929.40.