Detailed program
According to the plan, after the second training session on August 24, the preliminary review ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day September 2 (A80) will take place at 8:00 p.m. on August 27. The final rehearsal took place at 6:30 a.m. on August 30 (Defense on August 31).
Next, the parade and parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2 will officially take place on the morning of September 2 from 6:30 to around 10:00 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.
Specific programs include:
- 6:30: Traditional dartback
- 6:45: Flag-raising ceremony
- 6:50: Announcing reasons, introducing delegates
- 7:05: Speech of the Party and State leaders.
- 7:45: parade and marching program
- 9:45 - 10:00: Art performance
parade and march route
After passing through the stage, the walking groups will parade and walk to the end of Hung Vuong Street and separate along 3 different routes (the foreign army block is not separate).
Route 1 (right): Follow the route of Tran Phu - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai. The end point is at Van Cao Street and Quan Ngua Sports Palace.
Route 2 (left): Follow the Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trang Thi - Trang Tien route. The end point is at August Revolution Square.
Route 3 (left): Follow the Nguyen Thai Hoc - Le Duan route. The end point is at Thong Nhat Park.
To facilitate people in Hanoi to follow the ceremony, the Organizing Committee has arranged 270 LED screens and 400 loudspeakers along the routes, bringing a realistic and vivid experience as if present at the square.
Experience watching parades and parades on September 2
People and tourists should be present on the routes where parades and parades pass about 4-6 hours before the road closure to get a beautiful view. If not, standing on the outside with a more limited view.
To choose a beautiful location without jostling, people and tourists can choose hotel rooms and motels with a view towards the parade and parade area for the most beautiful view. Note that on the official parade day, shops in areas where parades and parades pass by will not be open, or will only open indoors, serving seats on the first floor.
Before going to see parades or parades, people and tourists should monitor the time and locations where roads are prohibited to move first, avoiding having to walk too far. Use public transport, avoid private vehicles to minimize traffic congestion during this time.
People and tourists need to follow the instructions of the authorities, not bring bulky items, prohibited items at the ceremony, and not throw garbage litters. Providing space for veterans, the elderly and children. Conduct civilized behavior when going to see parades and parades.
Beautiful locations to watch the A80 parade
Because the parade routes are quite long with many different parade groups, people and tourists can choose any location on these routes to watch the event. However, there are still some central locations that allow audiences to follow the most complete.
Accordingly, in the central location, the Hung Vuong - Tran Phu intersection is located near the festival stand, where visitors can see most of the parade groups.
On the Nguyen Thai Hoc axis, the section around 143 towards Le Duan is where the groups start turning to the gathering point. This is also where the international parade passed.
In addition, visitors can choose the intersections, where there is a large space and many high points to be able to see the whole scene such as the Tran Phu - Nguyen Tri Phuong intersection, the Cua Nam - Trang Thi - Tho Nhuom area, the Hang Khay - Trang Tien route, Kim Ma - Doi Can - Lieu Giai - Van Cao...
The August Revolution Square (in front of the Opera House) and Quan Ngua Stadium are where the delegations gathered after the festival, providing opportunities to interact and take photos with soldiers. In addition, along the route from Hanoi Station to Thong Nhat Park, there are some parade groups gathering in the park. People can get closer to this force.
Items to bring when going to see the parade
The commemoration, parade, and parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2 are solemn events of national scale. Therefore, people and tourists attending the event should dress politely, neatly and comfortably.
On this occasion, many people choose costumes expressing patriotism such as ao dai, T-shirts or red flag scarves with yellow stars..., carrying banners, slogans, and flags to join in the joyful atmosphere of the capital on important occasions.
Sports shoes and loops should be suitable for standing for a long time and traveling long distances without leg pain.
The event lasted for many hours, so people should bring wide-brimmed hats, small umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun and raincoats to prevent sudden changes in weather.
If traveling with young children, it is also necessary to prepare a thin hat or jacket. Note to choose light, folding hats for convenient movement in crowds.
Due to the large crowds, buying and selling food and drinks on these streets is often inconvenient. Therefore, take the initiative to bring food and drinks to avoid having to travel far to shop.
For families with young children, you can prepare more milk or canned fruit juice. Choose a compact bottle with a sturdy lid, easy-to- preserve food to conveniently store in a handbag or backpack.
Bring a phone or camera to record beautiful memories for yourself and your loved ones. Prioritize compact, easy-to-carry devices. Before leaving, remember to fully charge the battery, prepare additional backup batteries if needed. At the same time, be careful when using equipment in crowds to avoid falling or colliding.
Avoid carrying too many bulky belongings as it will be inconvenient in crowds. Remember to bring the trash bags to the collection location in the right place or bring them home or hotel for handling.
