Traffic restrictions and parking tips during parade rehearsal ahead of Reunification Day celebrations

From 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Friday, various units involved in the parade and march will perform practice drills along Le Duan Boulevard, in front of the Reunification Hall in District 1, in preparation for the upcoming Reunification Day celebration on April 30.

Restricted areas for parade, marching rehearsal

In previous practice sessions, several spectators appeared confused about the designated routes and parking areas.

To help facilitate the new rehearsal and make it easier for people to attend, the Ho Chi Minh City traffic police have issued a traffic advisory, which includes road closures in central districts.

The road closures will be in effect from 5:30 pm on Friday until 1:00 am on Saturday.

The following streets will be closed to traffic:

– Ba Son Bridge (from Thu Duc City to District 1)

– Nguyen Binh Khiem Street (from Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street to Nguyen Huu Canh Street)

– Dinh Tien Hoang Street (from Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street to Le Duan Boulevard)

– Ton Duc Thang Street (from Le Duan Boulevard to the U-turn point before 37 Ton Duc Thang Street)

– Mac Dinh Chi Street (from Tran Cao Van Street to Nguyen Du Street)

– Hai Ba Trung Street (from Vo Van Tan Street to Ly Tu Trong Street)

– Pham Ngoc Thach Street (from Turtle Lake Roundabout to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon)

– Pasteur Street (from Vo Van Tan Street to Ly Tu Trong Street)

– Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (from Vo Van Tan Street to Ly Tu Trong Street)

– Truong Dinh Street (from Vo Van Tan Street to Ly Tu Trong Street)

– Nguyen Du Street (from Ton Duc Thang Street to Cach Mang Thang Tam Street)

– Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street (from Nguyen Binh Khiem Street to Cach Mang Thang Tam Street)

Other streets within the restricted area include Le Duan, Nguyen Van Chiem, Le Quy Don, Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Le Van Huu, Han Thuyen, Alexandre De Rhodes, Cong Xa Paris (Paris Roundabout), Dang Tran Con, Thu Khoa Huan, Nguyen Trung Truc, and Dong Khoi.

Alternative routes for drivers

Drivers heading from Thu Duc City to District 1, District 5, District 6, District 10, Binh Tan District, and Binh Chanh District should use the following alternate routes:

Route 1: Vo Nguyen Giap – Mai Chi Tho – Saigon River Tunnel – Vo Van Kiet, heading to District 5, District 6, Binh Chanh District.

Route 2: Vo Nguyen Giap – Mai Chi Tho – Saigon River Tunnel – Vo Van Kiet – Tran Dinh Xu (or Nguyen Van Cu) – Tran Hung Dao – Nguyen Van Cu – Ly Thai To – Ba Thang Hai, heading to District 10 and Tan Binh District.

Route 3: Vo Nguyen Giap – Saigon Bridge – Dien Bien Phu – Dinh Tien Hoang – Vo Thi Sau – Ba Thang Hai.

Route 4: Vo Nguyen Giap – Saigon Bridge – Dien Bien Phu – Hang Xanh Roundabout – Bach Dang – Phan Dang Luu – Hoang Van Thu – Phan Dinh Giot – Truong Son.

Route 5: Vo Nguyen Giap – Vo Van Ngan – To Ngoc Van – Pham Van Dong – Hong Ha – Truong Son – Tan Son Nhat International Airport or continue along Truong Son – Hoang Van Thu – Xuan Hong – Xuan Dieu – Truong Chinh – Ly Thuong Kiet – Lac Long Quan.

For those traveling from Binh Thanh District to District 10, District 11, District 12, Cu Chi District, and Hoc Mon District, the recommended routes are as follows:

Route 1: Dien Bien Phu – Dinh Tien Hoang – Vo Thi Sau – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia or Cong Truong Dan Chu Roundabout – Ba Thang Hai.

Route 2: Dien Bien Phu – Xo Viet Nghe Tinh – Bach Dang – Phan Dang Luu – Hoang Van Thu – Lang Cha Ca Roundabout, traveling in various directions.

Directions from Cu Chi District, District 12, and Tan Binh District to Binh Thanh District, District 4, District 6, District 7, District 10, Nha Be District, Can Gio District, and Thu Duc City:

Route 1: Le Quang Dao – Le Duc Anh – Do Muoi

Route 2: Le Quang Dao – Truong Chinh – Cong Hoa – Hoang Van Thu – Nguyen Van Troi – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Vo Thi Sau – Ba Thang Hai.

Route 3: Le Quang Dao – Truong Chinh – Cach Mang Thang Tam – Cong Truong Dan Chu Roundabout – Ba Thang Hai – Ly Thai To – Nguyen Van Cu – Nguyen Van Cu Bridge – Duong Ba Trac – Him Lam Bridge, proceeding to District 4, District 7, Nha Be District, and Can Gio District.

Route 4: Le Quang Dao – Truong Chinh – Ly Thuong Kiet – Hong Bang – Chau Van Liem, heading to District 6 and District 10.

Route 5: Truong Chinh – Cach Mang Thang Tam – Ba Thang Hai – Ly Thai To – Nguyen Van Cu – Saigon River Tunnel – Mai Chi Tho, proceeding to Thu Duc City.

Route 6: Truong Chinh – Cong Hoa – Hoang Van Thu – Phan Dang Luu – Bach Dang – Xo Viet Nghe Tinh – Dien Bien Phu – Saigon Bridge – proceed to Thu Duc City, or Hoang Van Thu – Phan Dinh Giot – Truong Son – Hong Ha – Pham Van Dong, proceeding to Thu Duc City.

Directions from District 4, District 7 to Cu Chi District, Hoc Mon District, and Tan Binh District:

Route 1: Nguyen Van Linh – Tan Thuan 1 Bridge (or Tan Thuan 2 Bridge) – Nguyen Tat Thanh – Hoang Dieu – Ong Lan Bridge – Tran Hung Dao – Nguyen Van Cu – Ly Thai To – Ba Thang Hai – Ly Thuong Kiet – Hoang Van Thu – Cong Hoa – Truong Chinh – Le Quang Dao.

Route 2: Nguyen Van Linh – Nguyen Huu Tho – Nguyen Thi Thap – Him Lam Bridge – Kenh Xang Bridge – Duong Ba Trac – Nguyen Van Cu – Ly Thai To – Nguyen Tri Phuong Roundabout – Ba Thang Hai – ong Truong Dan Chu Roundabout – Cach Mang Thang Tam – Xuan Dieu – Xuan Hong – Truong Chinh – Le Quang Dao.

Route 3: Nguyen Tat Thanh – Hoang Dieu – Ong Lan Bridge – Tran Hung Dao – Nguyen Van Cu – Ly Thai To – Ba Thang Hai – Ly Thuong Kiet, proceeding to Tan Binh District.

Route 4: Nguyen Van Linh – Nguyen Huu Tho – Kenh Te Bridge – Khanh Hoi, proceeding straight and turning left onto Ben Van Don – Nguyen Van Cu Bridge – Nguyen Van Cu – Ly Thai To – Ba Thang Hai.

Parking suggestions

For those attending the parade rehearsal, several parking locations are available within a one-kilometer radius of the parade area.

- The Youth Culture House - 33 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1

- Cao Thang Technical College - 65 Huynh Thuc Khang, District 1

- Hoa Lu Sports Center - 2 Dinh Tien Hoang, District 1

- Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens - 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1

- Tao Dan Park - Truong Dinh, District 1

- September 23 Park - Pham Ngu Lao, District 1

- Vincom Center - 72 Le Thanh Ton, District 1

- Takashimaya – Saigon Center - 65 Le Loi, District 1

- Diamond Plaza - 34 Le Duan, District 1

Parking tips

Arrival time: Arrive early to secure a parking spot and get a good viewing position.

Parking fees: Parking fees may vary depending on the location. Be sure to carry small denominations of cash for ease.

Vehicle security: Avoid leaving valuables in vehicles and lock them securely to prevent theft.