21:30 August 21, 2025
The parade blocks go in the arms of the people
After passing through the stage at Ba Dinh Square, the parade groups divided into 7 directions to the central streets of Hanoi .
On the streets, when the parades passed by, the cheers of the people on both sides of the street resounded continuously.
The scale of tonight's rehearsal is equivalent to the official ceremony with the participation of all forces: walking group, standing group, vehicle group, and security and service forces.
The 3-army bloc passed through the Kim Ma - Lieu Giai intersection amid the cheers and applause of the people.
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At around 9:20 p.m., nearly 20 police and military units marched through the Kim Ma - Lieu Giai intersection to gather at the Quan Ngua Sports Palace. People lined both sides of the street to watch the parades pass by.
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People cheered as the blocks passed through the Kim Ma - Nui Truc intersection.
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Many people used their phones to record videos and take pictures as the parades passed by. In the picture is the female military band at the Kim Ma - Nui Truc intersection.
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People stood on both sides of Le Duan Street, past Hanoi Railway Station, welcoming and cheering on the parades and marching groups.
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PHOTO: PHAN HAU
21:21 August 21, 2025
Weapons of the People's Public Security Force
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Modern weapons and equipment of the Vietnamese army
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20:53 August 21, 2025
The blocks advance across the platform
The groups marched one by one through the stage on Ba Dinh Square. After passing through Ba Dinh Square, the parade groups divided into 7 directions, moving through the central streets of Hanoi.
[VIDEO] The blocks take turns passing through the podium at Ba Dinh Square
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20:48 August 21, 2025
The Lao, Cambodian and Russian armies marched through Ba Dinh Square.
The Russian, Cambodian and Laotian military blocs participated in a rehearsal for the parade on the evening of August 21st, marching through Ba Dinh Square. The official parade on September 2nd is expected to have four participating countries: China, Laos, Cambodia and Russia.
Cambodian military bloc marches past the podium at Ba Dinh Square
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Lao army marches past the podium at Ba Dinh Square
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Russian troops march past the podium at Ba Dinh Square
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20:39 August 21, 2025
The red flag block and command vehicle passed the stage and turned in all directions.
At 8:35 p.m., the Red Flag Block passed the ceremony platform and advanced through the Le Duan - Nguyen Thai Hoc intersection. Right behind the Red Flag Block was the command vehicle.
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At the intersection of Nguyen Khuyen - Hai Ba Trung - Le Duan, thousands of people sat waiting for the parade to pass by. The mobile network in this area was disconnected, many people reported that they could not update the atmosphere in Ba Dinh Square.
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20:25 August 21, 2025
Parade blocks march into Ba Dinh Square
Leading the parade and marching group in the general training session tonight, August 21, are the Party flags and the national flags. Following them are the command vehicles and the vehicles carrying the military flags. After that, the parade and marching groups enter Ba Dinh Square.
Party flag, national flag
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Command vehicle and flag carrier enter Ba Dinh Square
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The 3-army bloc entered Ba Dinh Square.
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Block 3 military services
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PHOTO: TUAN MINH
20:23 August 21, 2025
Cannon fire
From My Dinh National Stadium, cannons fired when the parade command was given.
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Thousands of people watch the fireworks display at My Dinh National Stadium
20:13 August 21, 2025
"Sea of people" followed the practice session
The Kim Ma - Nui Truc intersection area gathered thousands of people to watch the training session. The training session was broadcast live through the loudspeaker system. Although they could not watch it directly, after each speech, people clapped and cheered.
People gathered in the Kim Ma - Nui Truc area to watch the training session and wait for the parades to pass by.
PHOTO: PHAN TUYEN
Similarly, at the Kim Ma - Lieu Giai intersection, there was also a "sea of people". When the national anthem sounded and the command "the parade, the march begins" was given, everyone clapped loudly.
When the parade started, everyone clapped loudly.
PHOTO: TRAN CUONG
In front of Hanoi Railway Station, people gathered to listen to the live broadcast of the ceremony on Ba Dinh Square, waiting for the parade to pass by. In the photo, foreign tourists excitedly checked in in front of Hanoi Railway Station on this special evening.
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PHOTO: PHAN TUYEN
20:11 August 21, 2025
Flag salute ceremony at Ba Dinh Square
Flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square, starting rehearsal for military parade and march
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People perform the flag salute ceremony, start the parade rehearsal, march
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The flag-raising ceremony began, with the national anthem playing, and 21 cannon shots fired at My Dinh Stadium. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, directed the overall rehearsal of the parade and march.
20:09 August 21, 2025
Complete preparations for the fireworks display at My Dinh National Stadium
At My Dinh National Stadium, artillery soldiers have completed practice in preparation for the fireworks display.
PHOTO: DAU TIEN DAT
20:03 August 21, 2025
Start synthesizing parade and march practice
The general training session began. Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense; General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Deputy Minister of National Defense, along with leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and leaders of relevant ministries and agencies attended and directed the general training session.
At exactly 8:00 p.m., the general practice session began.
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In addition to the parade blocks of the army, police, and mass forces, the combined training session also saw the presence of the Russian, Cambodian, and Laotian military blocks.
19:15 August 21, 2025
The convoy of vehicles carrying weapons and gas moved to the synthesis area.
Starting from the F1 racetrack, the mass of wheeled vehicles carrying UAVs, missiles, and artillery moved through Le Duc Tho street towards Ba Dinh square.
PHOTO: DINH HUY
19:01 August 21, 2025
The parade blocks marched towards Ba Dinh Square, ready before the general training time.
After a heavy afternoon rain, the weather at Ba Dinh Square - where the first parade rehearsal took place - became cool.
Despite the forecast of rain, the heroic atmosphere and national pride filled the streets around Ba Dinh Square.
Red flag block practice before general practice
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The image of the parade blocks marching on the streets towards Ba Dinh Square with the cheers of the people on both sides of the street is very beautiful.
On Nguyen Tri Phuong street, a long line of tracked vehicles, tanks T90, T54B, T55, T62 are lined up. This block will move from Nguyen Tri Phuong street through Cua Bac, Quan Thanh and turn onto Hung Vuong.
After passing the stage, the tanks and crawlers returned to the Ministry of Defense headquarters.
A mass of tracked and tire vehicles approaching Ba Dinh Square
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The tire-wheeled vehicle route, after passing the ceremony stage, will go through Cua Bac - Nghi Tam - Au Co - Vo Chi Cong - Duong Lang - Tran Duy Hung - Thang Long Boulevard - Le Quang Dao - F1 racetrack; Nguyen Thai Hoc - Giang Vo - Lang - Tran Duy Hung - Thang Long Boulevard - Le Quang Dao - F1 racetrack.
Starting from the F1 racetrack, the mass of wheeled vehicles carrying UAVs, missiles, and artillery moved through Le Duc Tho street towards Ba Dinh square.
Also entering Ba Dinh Square was the equipment of the People's Public Security force. The convoys moved in the welcome of the people, creating a solemn and grand atmosphere before the general training session.
The rehearsal for the parade and march in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, September 2, taking place from 8:00 p.m. tonight, is on a scale equivalent to the official ceremony with the participation of all forces: the walking group, the standing group, the artillery group, and the security and service forces.
According to the Parade and Marching Subcommittee, right after this general practice session, there will be preliminary and final state-level rehearsals in preparation for the official celebration taking place on the morning of September 2 at Ba Dinh Square.
18:00 August 21, 2025
Thousands of people eagerly waited
Although the parade rehearsal and marching session at Ba Dinh Square will not take place until 8 p.m., since noon on the same day, people have been sitting on the sidewalks of Hung Vuong, Le Duan, Nguyen Thai Hoc streets... waiting to welcome and cheer on the forces participating in the rehearsal.
Many people took advantage of the early arrival to choose a "nice" spot to welcome the parade.
PHOTO: PHAN Hau
Before the event, people sat in line at Ba Dinh Square waiting to see the parade pass by.
PHOTO: PHAN TUYEN
17:52 August 21, 2025
Parade blocks march towards Ba Dinh Square
Amidst the cheers and encouragement of the people, the military parades marched bravely towards Ba Dinh Square, preparing for the general training session.
The female military medical team marched towards Ba Dinh Square.
PHOTO: DINH HUY
The first rehearsal of the military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, September 2nd, will take place at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi) at 8:00 p.m. tonight, August 21st.
People welcome and cheer the forces participating in the training.
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From Ba Dinh Square: Before the parade rehearsal, people patiently wait
This is a general training session on a scale equivalent to the official ceremony with the participation of all forces: walking group, standing group, vehicle group and security and service forces.
By this time, the blocks were present at Ba Dinh Square, ready for the first practice session.
On the streets surrounding the event area, people eagerly welcomed the participating groups. Hanoi was dyed in the red of flags and flowers, amidst a heroic, solemn and proud atmosphere.
According to the Parade and Marching Subcommittee, right after this general practice session, there will be preliminary and final state-level rehearsals in preparation for the official celebration taking place on the morning of September 2 at Ba Dinh Square.
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