8 golden locations to arrive early to watch the A80 parade
Suggested 8 golden locations to fully enjoy the A80 parade atmosphere, from Ba Dinh, Cua Nam to Trang Tien, Lieu Giai - Van Cao, convenient for observing and taking photos.
The list below summarizes convenient locations along the route, allowing people to easily access, observe the A80 parade formation up close and capture impressive moments.
Location 1: Hung Vuong - Hang Chao intersection
Near Ba Dinh Square, the starting point of the group. From here, you can see the forces moving out from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, creating an emotional scene.
Location 2: South Gate Area - Trang Thi
Located on the route through the center. Wide space, many high points help choose a panoramic view of the moving group.
Location 3: Hang Khay - Trang Tien intersection
The street is wide, convenient for moving and taking pictures. The final destination of this route is the area in front of the Opera House, convenient for gathering viewers.
Location 4: August Revolution Square - in front of the Opera House
Open space, ancient architecture creates an impressive background. A place where big events are often held, well meeting the people's monitoring needs.
Location 5: In front of the Stock Exchange - Trang Tien - Phan Chu Trinh intersection
Important intersections, the group passed at a slow speed, suitable for carefully observing the formation and details of the forces.
Location 6: Kim Ma - Nguyen Thai Hoc intersection - Son Tay
Located on the road from Ba Dinh to the city center, this location is convenient for people in the western part of the city to access and enjoy the event.
Location 7: Kim Ma - Lieu Giai intersection
As the connecting point between the two parade routes, this spacious area provides a convenient place for people to comfortably watch the parade.
Location 8: Lieu Giai - Van Cao route
The final route of the parade, where the forces complete their journey. People can fully feel the atmosphere before the event ends.
In addition to specific locations, residents and visitors can stand along the streets to comfortably and safely watch the parade in the direction of the procession's movement. The expected crowded routes include Nguyen Thai Hoc - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai - Le Duan - Trang Thi - Hang Khay - Ngoc Ha.
List of parade routes - parade A80
This year's event is divided into several blocks, moving through 7 specific routes:
Line 1 (ceremony block):Hung Vuong - Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trang Thi - Hang Khay - Trang Tien - August Revolution Square (Opera House).
Line 2 (military, foreign military, militia, police):Hung Vuong - Nguyen Thai Hoc - Le Duan - Thong Nhat Park.
Line 3 (red block):Hung Vuong - Nguyen Thai Hoc - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai - Van Cao - Quan Ngua Sports Palace.
Line 4 (mobile police - cavalry):Le Hong Phong - Ngoc Ha - Botanical Park.
Line 5 (mass, culture, sports):Hung Vuong - Hang Day Stadium.
Route 6 (tire-wheeled vehicle block):Hung Vuong - Tran Phu - Nguyen Tri Phuong - Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense (Nguyen Tri Phuong).
Route 7 (tire-wheeled vehicle block):Hung Vuong - Tran Phu - Cua Bac - Nghi Tam - Au Co - Vo Chi Cong - Lang - Giang Vo - Lang Ha - Tran Duy Hung - My Dinh.
Note for residents and visitors
The event starts at 6:30 a.m. on September 2, 2025. Viewers should arrive a few hours early to choose a seat. Public transportation is preferred as roads such as Nguyen Thai Hoc and Kim Ma have been closed since the afternoon of September 1. Shops along the road are also closed.
Intersections like Trang Tien and Kim Ma are easily congested due to crowds and strict traffic control by security forces. Tired vehicles on routes 6 and 7 move quickly, so pay attention to the time.
On the streets, people and tourists can watch through more than 200 LED screens at the gateways of the capital, public areas such as Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, My Dinh, along with hundreds of loudspeakers.