People camp overnight to watch the parade on the morning of April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City
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LDO
01/05/2025 05:12
HCMC - On the evening of April 29, the central streets of HCMC were crowded with people spreading tarps, waiting to watch the parade on the morning of April 30.
Many veterans and the elderly also joined in the exciting atmosphere, staying up all night to wait for the parade, the parade officially began at 6:30 am this morning.At around 4:10 a.m., a number of convoys of vehicles carrying parade blocks moved through the intersection of Le Lai - Nguyen Thi Nghia. A large number of people cheered and shook hands with the soldiers sitting on the bus.A traffic police used a specialized vehicle to carry the mother and child out of the crowd at the intersection of Le Loi and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia.
Le Loi street area, Nguyen Hue walking street seen from above.
According to Lao Dong, on Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ton Duc Thang streets... there were many people spreading tarps, preparing food and drinks to sleep, waiting to watch the parade and parade on the morning of April 30.
4:15: In front of Ben Thanh market, there are also many people. Photo: Ta Quang4am: Le Loi Street, Nguyen Hue Walking Street is packed with people. Photo: Chan Phuc3:30 am: At Ben Thanh market, LED screens are opened to serve people to watch live reports. Photo: Ta Quang3:20: At the intersection of Le Loi and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia streets, there are many people, making it very difficult to move. Photo: Dang VanThe sidewalks of the streets with parade blocks are crowded with people waiting. Photo: Thanh ChanAccording to Lao Dong newspaper reporters, from 2:30 a.m., the forces on duty began checking the security.Everyone is excited and ready to perform well the task.Security forces are strictly inspected using many modern equipment.At 2:37 a.m., at the intersection of Le Lai Street and Nguyen Thi Nghia Street, many people were still struggling to find a good place to sit to conveniently watch the parade. Many people brought tents, carpets, tarps, and raincoats to rest overnight.At nearly 3am, on Ton Duc Thang Street (District 1), the ambulance was stuck in the middle of the crowd for more than 30 minutes and still could not get out. The closer it got to dawn, the more crowded the crowded the number of people and tourists flocking to Bach Dang Wharf Park.At Ben Thanh market, LED displays are opened to serve people to watch live. Young people happily waited for the parade to pass.People flocked to the streets to wait and watch the parade.Security work is being tightened around Le Duan Street.Mr. Le Duy Ung (born in 1947) is a colonel of the Vietnam People's Army, painter, sculptor, and Hero of the Vietnam People's Armed Forces. He is famous for painting a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh with his blood when he was blinded in both eyes on the battlefield. According to the reporter's records in the early morning of April 30, Mr. Duy Ung and other veterans were present on Ton Duc Thang Street waiting to watch the parade. Photo: Minh Tam
"Although I arrived very early, on Le Loi Street around 3pm to 4pm, there were many people waiting to watch the parade. We decided to choose this location because it is airy and easy to see the parade blocks" - Ms. Ho Thi Thu Huong (living in Ho Chi Minh City) shared.
The roads were congested due to the large number of people. Photo: Nhu Quynh
Ms. Nguyen Hoang Quy Phi from Binh Duong to Ho Chi Minh City from April 28 to watch the parade: "Because of the long distance, I had to go to my friend's house in Ho Chi Minh City early and sleep. Today, we went to Le Loi Street early in the morning to keep a good spot and wait for the parade tomorrow morning".
Exciting atmosphere waiting to watch the parade and large parade on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Nhu QuynhGroups of young people and their families spread tarps and TV shows waiting all night. Photo: Thanh Chan
In the Nguyen Hue walking street area, Le Loi street (District 1)... the later it gets, the more crowded the number of people pouring in. The roads around the center of Ho Chi Minh City are experiencing prolonged congestion.
Accordingly, Le Loi Street will have 2 parade routes passing through. Route 1: turn left along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Loi - Nguyen Hue - Ben Bach Dang Park. Route 2: follow the left direction along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Loi - Le Lai - Cach Mang Thang Tam - Tao Dan Park.
People gathered in large numbers in the Nguyen Hue walking street and Le Loi street. Photo: Chan PhucDong Khoi Street is crowded with vehicles. Photo: Chan Phuc
At more than 10:00 p.m. on April 29, at Le Duan Street (District 1, Diamond Plaza shopping mall), people were already packed, the atmosphere was extremely vibrant.
According to the plan, at 6:30 a.m. on April 30, Ho Chi Minh City will organize a national parade and parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).
The group will depart from the Nguyen Binh Khiem - Le Duan intersection, travel on Le Duan Street, and move through the main stand in front of Thong Nhat Hall. Then divide into 4 directions and move to the gathering location.
In addition to the forces participating in the underground parade, the program also included art performances, 21 cannons fired in the Bach Dang Wharf area, along with a formation of 10 helicopters towing the Party flag, the Fatherland flag and 23 fighter jets performing in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City.
