This archive records events announced for the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on 30 April 2025. It is not a current event schedule, and announced activities should not be assumed to have taken place unchanged.
The announced parade
Plans described a parade along Le Duan, passing the
Independence Palace
, with units then following several dispersal routes.
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Route 1:
Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Le Loi – Nguyen Thi Nghia – Phu Dong Roundabout – CMT8 – gathering at Tao Dan Park.
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Route 2:
Le Duan – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Le Thanh Ton – Nguyen Hue – Me Linh Roundabout – gathering at Bach Dang Wharf.
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Route 3:
Le Duan – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Nguyen Dinh Chieu – Dinh Tien Hoang – gathering at Hoa Lu Stadium.
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Route 4:
Le Duan – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Dien Bien Phu – Hai Ba Trung – gathering at Le Van Tam Park.
The wider anniversary programme also proposed technology-led cultural displays. The details below reflect the advance announcement.
Mounted police performance
The announced programme included a mounted police demonstration.
Announced fireworks
The advance schedule for 30 April 2025 listed a display
from 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm
at
multiple locations
around the city.
Listed sites included memorial areas, parks, bridges and central landmarks. These locations belonged to the 2025 programme and are not guidance for a future holiday.
The announcement also described river-based launch locations.
Additional displays were announced
for 19 and 26 April 2025 at Saigon Riverside Park
.
A proposed drone display
The advance programme proposed a light show involving
10,500 drones
. This was an announced plan, not confirmation that the show proceeded as described. Check official city information for any future celebration.
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