5:20 p.m.: The parade blocks move through the Quan Ngua Stadium area.
16:35: The Tire Car Company of the Army and Police moves through My Dinh Stadium towards the city center.
At around 5pm, the groups parade through Hung Vuong Street.
16:30: Some foreign tourists joined the crowd waiting for the parade.
The two Russian tourists Alina and Timofey knew about the National Day Ceremony on September 2, so they came to Vietnam dip this time.
"I rented a hotel nearby (Ton Duc Thang Street). From the morning, I saw the bustling atmosphere and helicopters flying in the sky. People flocked to the streets in large numbers. I love the way Vietnamese people respect their flag. Everyone wore shirts, conical hats, fans, and banners with the national flag" - Timofey said.
16:05: Heavy rain on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. People and tourists quickly opened the umbrellas, wore raincoats and continued to wait.
15:42: People flock to Nguyen Thai Hoc Street from Ton Duc Thang Street to watch the parade.
14:40: Cat Linh - Ha Dong railway station is brilliant with red flags with yellow stars as people and tourists spread to the streets to find locations to watch parades and parades.
15:30: People wave their hands to greet the convoy of vehicles carrying officers and soldiers parading
The 61st convoy of vehicles carrying officers and soldiers participating in the parade continued to move through Tran Duy Hung Street at Duong Lang intersection. Every time the group moves through this area, military officers record the information, number of vehicles and time.
People living on the road waved their hands to welcome the convoy of vehicles moving through the area. In response, the officers and soldiers also waved their hands to thank the people.
The streets around Giang Vo - Lang Ha - Duong Lang - Tran Duy Hung have been decorated with brilliant flags and flowers, creating a solemn and exciting atmosphere.
15:38: People burst into tears when they saw vehicles carrying parades passing by.
Everyone sang the song "Nhu co October ngay ngan cong" to welcome the soldiers.
15: 15:5: The family of Ms. Nguyen Thi Len (from Bac Ninh) arrived in Hanoi early.
Having experience watching the parade on April 30 - May 1, right from 12 noon, her family was present on Hung Vuong Street to find a place to sit and watch the parade. She prepared rice and sticky rice, chicken for the whole family. Her family was very excited to watch the special event tonight.
15:05, at the intersection of Phan Dinh Phung Street and Hung Vuong Street, both sides of the road were packed with people waiting to watch the parade.
14:50: The convoy of vehicles carrying officers and soldiers participating in the parade and march to Ba Dinh Square moves through Tran Duy Hung Street at Duong Lang intersection.
The convoy carries the words "Determined to complete the parade and parade tasks to celebrate the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam".
After the convoy passed, traffic in the area moved normally. Traffic police, ward police, and civil defense forces continue to be on duty on the spot to regulate traffic and remind vehicles to move.
14:45: In Trang Tien street area, the authorities began fencing to serve the training session.
14:30: People flock to Nguyen Thai Hoc Street to wait to watch the parade.
12:55: People around the Quan Ngua Stadium area rushed to the streets, waving to welcome the convoy of vehicles carrying the parade blocks.
12:50: The volunteer team is on duty at the August Revolution Square area, ready to provide water and milk to serve the people.
From 11:30 today (8.21), many routes will completely ban all vehicles serving the first general training of parades and parades.
According to the reporter's records, since noon, the traffic police force has diverted traffic on many routes such as Dien Bien Phu Street, Hung Vuong - Phan Dinh Phung Street...
At the traffic diversion points, the authorities have organized instructions for vehicles not to enter restricted areas, and at the same time instructed parking at points specified by the People's Committees of communes and wards.
In the traffic diversion areas, according to records, the traffic situation is stable, no congestion occurs.
Information from the Traffic Police Department (CSGT), Hanoi City Police, at noon on August 21, the locations for blocking and diverting traffic have been arranged with traffic police forces to coordinate with the army and local police to deploy and provide remote guidance.
On routes from Ring Road 2 and above, the authorities will organize instructions for vehicles not to enter restricted areas, and at the same time guide parking at locations designated by the People's Committees of communes and wards.
"In the traffic diversion areas, the traffic situation is generally stable, with no congestion. The local traffic police teams will proactively develop traffic diversion plans and organize traffic to ensure security and safety based on the actual situation.
In particular, the traffic police will flexibly close and open roads to ensure the parade and parade activities take place according to plan and meet the legitimate travel needs of the people", said the Traffic Police Department, Hanoi City Police.
In addition to traffic diversion, in key areas where the event took place, the Hanoi Traffic Police force also mobilized maximum numbers of soldiers and vehicles, coordinated with the Traffic Police Department, the Ministry of Public Security and the Public Security of border provinces to organize remote diversion, creating favorable conditions and safety for the entire training program.
To ensure security and safety, Hanoi City Police adjusted the traffic diversion time for the first training session (August 21) as follows:
From 11:30 on August 21, 2025 to 3:00 a.m. on August 22, 2025, vehicles will be completely banned, temporarily banned and recommended for traffic participants to limit traffic.
The routes organize thoroughly for all vehicles (except for vehicles with protective badges, cars for celebrations): Hoang Hoa Tham, Thuy Khue (from Hung Vuong to Van Cao), Mai Xuan Thuong, Quan Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung, Hung Vuong, Thanh Nien, Hoang Van Thu, Independence, Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Mot Pagoda, Le Hong Phong, Mr. Ich Khiem, Ngoc Ha Tri, Nguyen Tri, Nguyen Tri, Nguyen Tri, Nguyen Tri, Nguyen Ton Duc Thang, Cat Linh, Trinh Hoai Duc, Hang Porridge, Tran Phu, Son Tay, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Van Cao, Nghi Tam, Yen Phu, Cua Bac, Doi Can, La-Phan, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Duan, Tran Nhan Tong (from Le Duan to Quang Trung), Trang Thi, Hang Khay, Trang Tien, Co Tan, Phan Chu Trinh (from Hai Ba Trung to Trang Tien); Le Thanh Tong, Tong Dan (from Ly Dao Thanh to Trang Tien), Tran Quang Khai, Tran Khanh Du, Quang Trung (from Ly Thuong Kiet to Trang Thi), Ly Thai To, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ngo Quyen (from the State Bank Square to Trang Tien), Giang Vo, Lang Ha, Lang (from Lang Ha to Tran Duy Hung).
During the celebration, the time for organizing the ban, temporarily suspending and restricting vehicles from circulation on some routes may be changed and adjusted to ensure compliance with the program of the Organizing Committee of the Ceremony.
People are advised to regularly update information on the website: https://a80.hanoi.gov.vn, and official media before participating in the activities of the celebration.
Hanoi has also announced the latest road closure schedule from August 21 to September 2 to serve parades, parades and activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. People can follow here.
