Second National Day parade rehearsal in Hanoi delivers stunning visuals
The second full-scale rehearsal for Vietnam’s grand military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2) was held with great spectacle at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on Sunday night.
The event brought together nearly 40,000 participants, including military units, civilian organizations, and international military delegations from Russia, Laos, and Cambodia, alongside a wide array of military vehicles and equipment.
Starting at around 8:00 pm, Ba Dinh Square became the stage for an impressive show of unity and strength.
Cannons are fired near the My Dinh Stadium area to start the parade rehearsal, August 24, 2025. Photo: Danh Khang / Tuoi Tre
People crowd streets surrounding Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi to watch the second full-scale parade rehearsal, August 24, 2025. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
Residents capture the stunning moments from the second full-scale military parade rehearsal. Photo: Quynh Trang
The Electronic Warfare unit joins the second parade rehearsal in Hanoi, August 24, 2025. Photo: Truong Minh Hieu
Ethnic militia forces take part in the second parade rehearsal in Hanoi, August 24, 2025. Photo: Truong Minh Hieu
The formation of female United Nations Peacekeeping officers. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
Special forces participate in the second parade rehearsal in Hanoi, August 24, 2025. Photo: Truong Minh Hieu
The formation of the paratrooper special forces unit during the second parade rehearsal in Hanoi, August 24, 2025. Photo: Truong Minh Hieu
Military forces join the second parade rehearsal in Hanoi, August 24, 2025. Photo: Mai Thuong
Military units gather at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi for the second parade rehearsal, August 24, 2025. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
Parade units on Hung Vuong Street in Hanoi. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre
Crowds of people in Hanoi enjoy the second parade rehearsal, August 24, 2025. Photo: Truong Minh Hieu
Vietnam’s Party and national flags are proudly waved during the second parade rehearsal, August 24, 2025. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre
Residents salute military forces moving past Hanoi’s iconic Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex). Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre
Military forces parade in Hanoi during a rehearsal for the upcoming grand parade marking the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2). Photo: Truong Minh Hieu
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