
The sky over Ho Chi Minh City lights up with dazzling low- and high-altitude fireworks displays celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification, April 30, 2025. Photo: Van Trung
This year, Ho Chi Minh City organized fireworks shows at a record 30 locations across various districts, including two high-altitude sites and 28 low-level firing points to ensure broad visibility for residents.
Despite the many viewing points, thousands of people flocked to Bach Dang Wharf Park in District 1 and nearby streets as early as 5:00 pm the same day, filling the area with festive energy and heavy traffic.

Fireworks along the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, in celebration of Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Trung Phuong

Fireworks along the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, in celebration of Vietnam’s 50th Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Trung Phuong
Another major viewing spot was the low-altitude fireworks display at Reunification Palace, also located in District 1, where members of the public were allowed into the area on Le Duan Boulevard from 5:00 pm to secure spots for the show.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Ho Chi Minh City, April 30, 2025. Video: Van Trung
At 9:00 pm sharp, fireworks erupted simultaneously from Reunification Palace and the other sites across the city, with dazzling colors and shapes illuminating the skyline for around 15 minutes, creating giant floral bursts above downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
“We’ve been looking forward to this all week,” said Nhung, a resident of Thu Duc City, who brought her husband and two young children to watch the fireworks.
“It’s a fun outing for the kids and a meaningful way to teach them about our country’s history. The atmosphere is just amazing,” Nhung told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

Nguyen Ngoc Tuyet Anh and her mother chose Le Duan Boulevard in downtown Ho Chi Minh City as their spot to watch the fireworks celebrating the 50th anniversary of national reunification, April 30, 2025. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

At 9:00 pm on April 30, 2025, the sky above Reunification Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City bursts into light with beautiful firework displays. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Many residents and tourists were allowed to sit on the grandstands along Le Duan Boulevard to watch the fireworks above Reunification Palace, April 30, 2025. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Linh and her family take a wefie with the spectacular fireworks show at Reunification Palace, April 30, 2025. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Saigon River section in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, April 30, 2025. Photo: Van Trung

Thousands of people gather along Ben Van Don Street in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City to watch the fireworks, April 30, 2025. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre
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