According to Lao Dong on August 29, many central streets such as Hung Vuong, Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc... have been packed with people and tourists since morning.
At prime streets such as Hung Vuong - Tran Phu, Hang Chao - Nguyen Thai Hoc, the authorities have arranged priority seats specifically for veterans and the elderly.
Some priority locations are arranged with seats and surrounding protective fences, creating favorable conditions for veterans, meritorious people, the elderly... to fully follow the rehearsal.
As the evening of August 29th, many people and tourists continuously flocked to reserve their seats. Everyone hopes to have the most beautiful position to watch the A80 parade.
Ms. Duong Thi Dinh (Phu Tho), who had been there since 7am to get a beautiful place: "You have to leave early or everyone will be out of place. This is the first time I have seen the parade, so I am very excited.
Many families and groups of young people also choose to depart many hours in advance to avoid congestion and choose a convenient observation location.
Many people not only arrived early but were determined to camp all night.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Sau (Phu Nghia commune, Hanoi) and her husband brought food, boiled corn, fans, raincoats, and fast food to eat and sleep on Kim Ma street tonight.
"It's okay if it rains tonight, I'm mentally prepared, just wear a raincoat. In the past, people on both sides of the road were very friendly, giving free cleaning, and were also invited to eat... very warm, said Ms. Sau.
Both husband and wife eagerly awaited the moment they saw military equipment in the parade rehearsal program.
Not only on Kim Ma Street, locations along Nguyen Thai Hoc and Hung Vuong - Tran Phu streets are crowded during rush hour, with almost no empty sidewalks.
"I traveled a long way here to celebrate with everyone. I am very happy, so even if it rains, I have to sleep well tonight, said Ms. Vuong Thi Thu (70 years old, Bac Ninh) while waiting on the sidewalk of Phan Boi Chau Street.
Mrs. Thu and her friends spread cardboard covers, raincoats on the sidewalk and brought hand fans, bread, water... to eat and drink until morning.
The State-level rehearsal of the parade and Marching Ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2 will begin at 6:30 am on August 30 at the historic Ba Dinh Square. The rehearsal program is equivalent to the official ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.
The program includes rituals of the Party and State, with the participation of nearly 16,000 officers and soldiers, with 43 infantry groups including the Army, Police, foreign forces, military artillery vehicles...
