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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).

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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
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Many of them had lined up since the previous evening to get a good spot. Photo: Ngan Hanh
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Authorities promptly provided guidance, traffic flow, and ensured security and order at the locations the parade was expected to pass through. Photo: Ngan Hanh
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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
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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
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Young people eagerly check-in before the parade. Photo: Thanh Nhan
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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
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Despite lining up very early, the young people were still extremely excited, waiting for the parade to pass. Photo: Thanh Nhan
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Not only young people, veterans were also present very early to welcome the parade. Photo: Thanh Nhan
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Everyone was excited and proud towards the great national holiday. Photo: Ngan Hanh
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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
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At 8am, the parade passed through Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street. Photo: Ngan Hanh
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Northern Women's Militia Bloc. Photo: Ngan Hanh
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The Maritime Militia bloc received special attention when it participated in the parade for the first time in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.
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Female information officer block. Photo: Ngan Hanh
Clip: Thanh Nhan

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