On the morning of August 30, at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, the Central Steering Committee for Celebrating Major Holidays held a State-level rehearsal for the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Link to watch live the parade rehearsal to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2, 2025

Source: Hanoi Television

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A80 parade rehearsal route on the morning of August 30

The A80 parade rehearsal on the morning of August 30th was on the same scale as September 2nd, and the parade route was identical to the official ceremony. After passing the stage, the groups would separate and move along different routes.

Specifically, the walking group including the Army, Police, militia and international delegation will be divided into three directions:

• Direction 1: Nguyen Thai Hoc - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai - Van Cao - Quan Ngua Sports Palace.
• Direction 2: Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trang Thi - Trang Tien - August Revolution Square.
• Direction 3: Nguyen Thai Hoc – Le Duan – Thong Nhat Park.

The Royal Guards Block follows the route Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trang Thi - Trang Tien, ending at August Revolution Square.

In addition to the walking force, other blocks are also clearly divided:

Mobile Police and Cavalry: move to Botanical Park.

Red Flag Block: follow the route Le Hong Phong - Doi Can - Giang Van Minh - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai, to Quan Ngua.

Mass, Culture – Sports: go straight through the stage, ending at Hang Day Stadium. Model cars turn to Nguyen Thai Hoc – Trinh Hoai Duc.

Motor vehicle block: divided into two main routes. One route goes through Cua Bac - Nghi Tam - Au Co - Vo Chi Cong - Thang Long Boulevard, ending at F1 Racetrack. The other route goes along Nguyen Thai Hoc - Giang Vo - Duong Lang - Tran Duy Hung - Thang Long Boulevard - F1 Racetrack.

The whole country waited overnight to watch the A80 Parade and Marching Rehearsal

Although the rehearsal only took place about 12 hours later, Hanoians gathered early on many central streets to find a good spot to watch. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as groups of families and friends patiently waited, regardless of the weather.

It's raining heavily, but tens of thousands of people are still waiting to watch the parade rehearsal.

At midnight, at the Hai Ba Trung – Le Duan intersection, the rain was getting heavier and heavier. However, many people still wore raincoats and held umbrellas to save their seats. The bustling atmosphere and excitement made the rain seem lighter for those waiting.

People flocked to the center of the capital

Many people from other provinces also flocked to the capital with pride and excitement, contributing to the vibrant colors of the great festival of the whole nation.

On many routes, local forces set up makeshift tents and arranged volunteers to help distribute water, snacks, and chairs to people.

In parallel, many households and shops voluntarily opened their doors and arranged tables and chairs on the porch to watch the parade together. These simple actions turned the sidewalk into a “community grandstand”, where acquaintances and even strangers could sit next to each other, chat and wait in a warm, united atmosphere.

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