What to know before attending Reunification Day parade in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30

Parade schedule, routes

The official parade and march will begin at 6:30 am on April 30, along Le Duan Boulevard, in front of the Reunification Palace in District 1.

Parade units will start at the intersection of Le Duan and Nguyen Binh Khiem, moving past the grandstand in front of the palace before dispersing into four separate routes leading to designated gathering points.

Route 1: Via Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Le Loi – Nguyen Hue, concluding at Bach Dang Wharf

Route 2: Via Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Le Loi – Le Lai – Cach Mang Thang Tam, concluding at Tao Dan Park

Route 3: Via Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Nguyen Dinh Chieu – Dinh Tien Hoang, ending at Hoa Lu Stadium

Route 4: Via Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Dien Bien Phu – Hai Ba Trung, ending at Le Van Tam Park

Road closures, restricted areas

To ensure public safety and smooth operation, vehicular access will be restricted from 3:00 am to 12:00 pm on April 30.

The sections of several downtown streets will be closed, including Nguyen Binh Khiem, Dinh Tien Hoang, Ton Duc Thang, Mac Dinh Chi, Hai Ba Trung, Pham Ngoc Thach, Pasteur, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Truong Dinh, Nguyen Du, and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, among others, as well as Ba Son Bridge (from Thu Duc City to District 1).

Checkpoints with security personnel will be set up on key restricted streets, including 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.

Best spots to watch grand parade

Spectators can attend the grand parade directly or watch it on 21 LED screens to avoid gatherings in one place.

Ideal roadside viewing corners include:

– Nguyen Binh Khiem – Le Duan

– Ton Duc Thang – Le Duan

– Dinh Tien Hoang – Le Duan

– Mac Dinh Chi – Le Duan

– Hai Ba Trung – Le Duan

To avoid overcrowding, the city has installed 21 large LED screens throughout central locations so viewers can comfortably enjoy the parade from various spots.

LED screen locations:

- 2 Nguyen Trai Street – near Phu Dong Roundabout

- Two locations opposite Ben Thanh Market

- Pasteur – Vo Thi Sau Intersection

- Khanh Hoi Bridge

- Sunwah Tower at 115 Nguyen Hue Street

- 44 Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street

- 52 Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street

- Nguyen Kim Shopping Center at 63-65-67 Tran Hung Dao Street

- 25-27 Ton Duc Thang Street

- 121 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street

- 1 Pham Viet Chanh, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward

- 120-122 Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward

- 78 Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward

- 11-11Bis Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street

- 11-11A Pham Ngoc Thach Street

- 245 Dien Bien Phu Street

- Nguyen Van Troi – Hoang Van Thu Intersection

- Ly Thai To Roundabout, 2 Ngo Gia Tu Street

- Turtle Lake

- 78 Khanh Hoi, District 4

Travel Tips

To avoid traffic congestion:

- Metro Line No. 1, which runs from Ben Thanh Station in downtown District 1 to Suoi Tien Coach Station in Thu Duc City, is the most convenient option. Residents can disembark at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station, then walk to the parade area.

- Drop-offs of taxi and ride-hailing services are suggested near major landmarks like Hoa Lu Stadium, Le Van Tam Park, Ben Thanh Market, and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia – Vo Van Tan Intersection.

Suggested parking locations for grand parade

For those attending the event, parking lots are available at:

- 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

Residents are encouraged to use these facilities or find other parking options within a one-kilometer radius and walk to the event site.

Keep the city clean

After the parade rehearsal on April 25, garbage strewn across the streets was disheartening.

From plastic bottles to overflowing trash bins, the cleanup became a heavy burden for sanitation workers.

Many residents took it upon themselves to collect and bag litter, showing a commendable sense of civic responsibility, while some even brought their own trash bags to manage waste more effectively.

With numerous public celebrations lined up through May, Ho Chi Minh City urges citizens and visitors to uphold public hygiene.

The small acts of picking up trash, using bins, or taking garbage home can make a significant difference, ensuring that Ho Chi Minh City remains clean and welcoming in the eyes of both locals and international guests.