Along the streets are decorated with brilliant flags and flowers, the sound of the epics echoing through the loudspeaker system makes the atmosphere even more bustling.
In the Hung Vuong - Nguyen Thai Hoc - Hang Chao area, hundreds of people lined up, stood, and sat tightly. This is considered one of the most beautiful places to watch the 2nd parade and parade.
Many people brought raincoats, showers, water, food... to wait for the parade to pass by at night.
Notably, at the Hung Vuong - Tran Phu intersection, many plastic chairs and wooden chairs have appeared locked into the barrier erected on the sidewalk.
Ms. Le Thi Hoa (tourist) said that the chairs appeared at this intersection from early morning but until noon they still did not see the owners.
"Maybe people do this with the purpose of keeping a seat to have a good location to watch the parade and parade tonight" - Ms. Hoa said.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc (Dan Phuong, Hanoi) said that at 5am she left home, was present to visit Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at 6am, then waited until evening to watch the rehearsal. She chose the corner of Hung Vuong - Tran Phu Street to wait for the parade to pass.
"I am very excited to wait for the moment to admire the parade and marching teams. The wonderful atmosphere is true to the spirit of the National Day" - Ms. Ngoc said.
Joining the exciting crowd at Hang Chao intersection, Ms. Bui Thanh Thao (22 years old, Bac Ninh) said she had been in Hanoi since 7am with her mother lining up to reserve a seat.
Ms. Thao's Balo is always ready with water and food to "support" for a long day.
"This is the first time I have attended such a big event, I am very excited and looking forward to the moment the parade and parade passes" - Ms. Thao said.
In addition, many international tourists were present, expressing their excitement when witnessing the first appearance of helicopters and fighters in the sky and the heroic and bustling spirit in Hanoi before the National Day.
To prepare for the second parade and parade, from 12:30 am today, Hanoi Police will ban many major roads in the city center, people need to pay attention to choosing a suitable travel route.
