People lined up from 4am to watch the parade rehearsal.

Ginkgo - Thanh Nhan • April 27, 2025 15:57

On the morning of April 27, on Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, a State-level military parade and march took place to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

At 4:30 a.m., at the intersection of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Vo Van Tan, people lined up in large numbers to watch the parade rehearsal. Photo: Ngan Hanh

Many of them had lined up since the previous evening to get a good spot. Photo: Ngan Hanh

Authorities promptly provided guidance, traffic flow, and ensured security and order at the locations the parade was expected to pass through. Photo: Ngan Hanh

At 5:30 a.m., people had settled down and followed the instructions of the authorities so that the activities could proceed smoothly. Photo: Thanh Nhan

At the intersection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu - Pham Ngoc Thach, people also gathered in large numbers to wait for the parade to pass. Photo: Ngan Hanh

Young people eagerly check-in before the parade. Photo: Thanh Nhan

bna_5(1).jpg — Each person held a red flag with a yellow star in their hands, creating a joyful and exciting atmosphere along the route. Photo: Ngan Hanh

bna_9(1).jpg — Despite lining up very early, the young people were still extremely excited, waiting for the parade to pass. Photo: Thanh Nhan

Not only young people, veterans were also present very early to welcome the parade. Photo: Thanh Nhan

bna_11(1).jpg — Everyone was excited and proud towards the great national holiday. Photo: Ngan Hanh

bna_10(1).jpg — People sat on both sides of the parade route. Photo: Thanh Nhan

Along Le Loi Street, people sang "As if Uncle Ho were here on the great victory day", shouted "VIETNAM - HO CHI MINH", shining with joy and pride in the April 30th Parade Rehearsal. Clip: Ngan Hanh

SU-30MK2 squadron drops heat traps, hovering over the sky of Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 27. Clip: Thanh Nhan