General rehearsal of the State-level parade before the 30.4 ceremony

The parade blocks marched into the stage.

The parade blocks marched heroically into the stage. Each member of the formation felt honored, proud and happy. The love for the homeland, the country, and the national pride seemed to multiply with each step.

Chinese military participates in parade:

Parade blocks, marching on the street, preparing to enter the central stage:

Cannon fire at the flag-raising ceremony:

Helicopters hoisting the flag enter the parade area

Flag salute ceremony at the parade rehearsal:

Performing Arts Program

The opening ceremony of the rehearsal was an art performance gathering more than 1,000 artists and soldiers to perform.

The highlight was the drum performance "The Epic of Victory" performed by the Drum Art Troupe of the People's Police Academy ( Ministry of Public Security ). This was followed by the art formation program "The Country is Full of Joy" performed by artists and soldiers from the Army Ceremonial Troupe, the Art Troupe of Military Region 1, Military Region 3, Military Region 9 and other units.

Exciting atmosphere before the parade rehearsal in front of the main stage located on Le Duan Street, near the Reunification Hall

The rehearsal aims to improve command and coordination among forces; in addition, it also draws experience in directing and operating, ensuring the successful completion of tasks. After the rehearsal, the national ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification will be held on the morning of April 30. The main stage of the event is located on Le Duan Street, near the Reunification Hall.
The parade will start from the intersection of Le Duan - Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, moving through the main stage in front of Thong Nhat Hall. At the end of this schedule, the forces will split into 4 directions and move to the assembly point at Tao Dan Park, Bach Dang Wharf, Hoa Lu Stadium and Le Van Tam Park.