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Your Ultimate Guide to the April 30th, 2025 Parade & Celebration! ❤️
🎉 Get ready to celebrate! April 30th, 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Vietnam's Reunification – a monumental milestone in the nation's history. Ho Chi Minh City will host a spectacular commemoration, featuring a grand parade along Le Duan Street!
📍 Key Event Times: Mark Your Calendars!
- ⏺️ Dress Rehearsal 1: April 25th, 2025
- ⏺️ Dress Rehearsal 2: April 27th, 2025
- ⏺️ Official Event: April 30th, 2025 (Wednesday)
- ▪️ 06:30 AM: National-Level Commemoration Ceremony
- ▪️ 08:00 AM: The Grand Parade!
- Location: Le Duan Street, in front of the Reunification Palace (District 1, HCMC)
📍 Parade Route: Follow the Action!
⏺️ Starting from the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the parade will proceed along Le Duan Street towards the Independence Palace. At Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, the parade splits into two routes:
- ▪️ Route 1: Right turn onto Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, ending at Hoa Lu Stadium.
- ▪️ Route 2: Left turn onto Ham Nghi Street, concluding at Ton Duc Thang Street.
📍 Spectacular Highlights: Don't Miss These!
- ▪️ A booming 21-Gun Salute!
- ▪️ Over 35 contingents of armed forces, police, students, and citizens participating!
- ▪️ The symbolic release of doves, representing peace!
- ▪️ Mind-blowing Drone Light Show: Witness 10,500 drones light up the Saigon River and Thu Duc City!
📍 Fireworks Extravaganza: Light Up the Night at 7 Locations!
- ▪️ Saigon River Tunnel (Thu Duc City)
- ▪️ Ben Duoc Martyrs Memorial Temple (Cu Chi)
- ▪️ Nga Ba Giong Martyrs Memorial Area (Hoc Mon)
- ▪️ Lang Le – Bau Co Historical Site (Binh Chanh)
- ▪️ Can Gio District Football Field
- ▪️ National History - Culture Park (Thu Duc City)
- ▪️ Dam Sen Cultural Park (District 11)
📍 Prime Viewing Spots: Get the Best View!
- ▪️ The starting point at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- ▪️ Along both sides of Le Duan Street leading to the Independence Palace
- ▪️ Near the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saigon Tower, and the US Consulate
- ▪️ The final stretch near the Independence Palace
- ▪️ High-rise vantage points (Popular and may require reservations):
- ▪️ 5th Floor of Diamond Plaza
- ▪️ M Plaza Building – Le Duan
📍 Convenient Parking: Where to Park Your Ride!
- ▪️ Saigon Zoo - 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1
- ▪️ Le Van Tam Park - Vo Thi Sau, District 1
- ▪️ Tao Dan Park - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1
- ▪️ Children's Hospital 2 - 14 Ly Tu Trong, District 1
- ▪️ Vincom Center Dong Khoi - 72 Le Thanh Ton, District 1
- ▪️ Diamond Plaza - 34 Le Duan, District 1
- ▪️ Around Nguyen Hue Walking Street - Private parking lots in the area
⚠️ Important Tips: Be Prepared!
- ▪️ Arrive early to snag a good spot!
- ▪️ Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay cool!
- ▪️ Wave your Vietnamese flag proudly!
- ▪️ Pay attention to traffic rerouting to avoid congestion.
♥️ This 50th Anniversary Parade is more than just a celebration; it's a chance to honor the past and embrace national pride. Start planning now to immerse yourself in the magnificent spirit of this momentous occasion!
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