LIVE STREAM: Final state-level rehearsal for Reunification Day parade in Ho Chi Minh City

The full-scale rehearsal brought together all participating forces to ensure seamless coordination and execution ahead of the grand military parade on April 30.

At around 2:30 am, several downtown streets in the southern metropolis started being closed to facilitate the rehearsal.

Traffic police worked tirelessly to manage diversions and maintain order, allowing the rehearsal to proceed smoothly.

Thousands of residents and visitors from various localities began gathering along main streets such as Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Nguyen Dinh Chieu,Dien Bien Phu, Hai Ba Trung, and Dinh Tien Hoang before dawn, eager to witness the military and police formations.

Le Duan Boulevard and nearby areas were under strict lockdown, with all vehicles, including motorcycles and cars, barred from entering.

Even pedestrian access was restricted to maintain security and ensure an uninterrupted rehearsal.