Residents and visitors in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to watch the historic military parade marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day on April 30 via more than 20 LED screens installed across the city.

According to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, the screens will be set up at six locations on Le Duan Boulevard, three on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, three on Le Loi Street, two on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, two on Dong Khoi Street, two on Dien Bien Phu Street, and two on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street.

Vo Ho Hoang Vu, chief of office at the department, said the screens will allow the public to watch the parade and march live without needing to be at the main event area. 

Also, he provided further details at a press briefing on Thursday.

The April 30 commemoration is being coordinated by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the state president, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and Ho Chi Minh City.

The official ceremony will begin at 6:30 am on Le Duan Boulevard, with the main stage positioned in front of the Reunification Hall. 

The military parade and march will start concurrently from Nguyen Binh Khiem Intersection and move past the hall.

After the formal procession, participants will disperse along four prearranged routes:

The first group will head down Le Duan, continue via Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Loi, Nguyen Thi Nghia, and Phu Dong Roundabout, and gather at Tao Dan Park.

The second will follow Le Duan to Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Thanh Ton, Nguyen Hue, and Me Linh Roundabout, ending at Bach Dang Wharf Park.

The third route leads through Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, and Dinh Tien Hoang, concluding at Hoa Lu Stadium.

The final group will parade via Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Dien Bien Phu, and Hai Ba Trung, and finish at Le Van Tam Park.

Vu said that guests with official invitations will be seated in designated areas, while the public can watch the event via the LED screens or through television and online broadcasts. 

Vo Ho Hoang Vu, chief of Office of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, speaks at a press briefing on April 3, 2025. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre

He advised viewers to follow safety guidelines, avoid crowding, and remain cautious of theft or accidents.

Due to limited parking near the parade routes, residents are encouraged not to use personal vehicles to ease traffic congestion.

In addition to the parade, a series of cultural events will run from March 20 to April 30, primarily at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Bach Dang Wharf Park.  

One major highlight is the ‘Epic of Peace’ live broadcast, scheduled for April 5 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. 

The show will feature music, dance, 3D light displays, and fireworks, and will air on QPVN, HTV1, DRT, and online platforms. 

It will take place simultaneously in Hanoi, Dak Lak Province, and Ho Chi Minh City, highlighting the 21-year war against the United States, national pride, and the contributions of those who fought for Vietnam’s independence and unity.

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