The parade will pass through Ba Dinh Square and Hung Vuong Street before splitting into several routes across various streets in Hanoi.
Ba Dinh Square will be the site of a grand parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2nd), with the event starting at 6:30 AM. The procession will travel along Hung Vuong Street and then divide into seven branches heading to their designated assembly points.
Locals and tourists can choose viewing spots along many streets in the districts of Ba Dinh, Ngoc Ha, Cua Nam, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, Hai Ba Trung, Tay Ho, and My Dinh. Below are some suggested locations to watch the parade and important notes for attending the grand event.
Hung Vuong – Nguyen Thai Hoc – Hang Chao Intersection
This is one of the most ideal viewing spots as it is where the parade leaves Ba Dinh Square and begins to split into different directions. The marching columns on Route 1 and 2 will turn left onto Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. Route 3 will turn right onto Kim Ma Street. Route 5 will go straight toward Hang Day Stadium.
This area has recently been renovated, with abandoned houses removed to create a spacious public area, providing many convenient standing spots. However, according to some Hanoi locals with experience watching previous parades, while this spot offers a view of all parade groups, their formations are often not as neat and can be somewhat disorderly as they change direction. People might consider standing a few hundred meters before or after this intersection.
Le Duan – Nguyen Thai Hoc Intersection
This location is not very spacious, but it is a convenient spot to witness the parade groups on Route 1 and 2 passing by. The area around the Doji building has elevated steps, making it easy to observe. This intersection is only 1.2 km from Ba Dinh Square, so there’s no long wait like at Trang Tien – Hanoi Opera House. However, because the area is a bit crowded, it can be difficult to find a good spot and takes more time to leave after the parade.
Cua Nam Intersection
Parade Route 1, heading toward Trang Thi – Hang Khay – Trang Tien, will pass through the Cua Nam intersection. This is a spacious area with many directions to find a spot, exit, or move around easily. The traffic in this area is well-connected; it can be reached by many bus routes or by walking from Hanoi Railway Station or the Old Quarter. Residents and shop owners on nearby Hang Bong Street can easily observe from their upper floors.
Kim Ma – Lieu Giai Intersection
This is a location with many elevated spaces to view the parade, such as Nguyen Chi Thanh overpass, Lotte Center Hanoi, Hanoi Daewoo Hotel, Capital Palace building, Vincom Metropolis apartment complex, and Lieu Giai Tower. The intersection is also easily accessible for those traveling by the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line. From the final station, Cau Giay, visitors can walk for about 15 minutes.
Two coffee shops, Starbucks beneath the Metropolis building and Brodard at the Daewoo Hotel, are located on a slightly elevated level, offering a good view of the parade.
Tran Phu – Nguyen Tri Phuong Street
Parade Routes 6 and 7, consisting of tracked vehicles and wheeled vehicles, will pass through this section. This area has almost no residential houses, mostly government agencies, embassies, hospitals, and parks, so it will likely be less crowded than other routes. The sidewalks here are also quite wide.
Hang Khay – Trang Tien Intersection
This is a section near the end of parade Route 1. Since the procession starts from Ba Dinh Square, those who arrive late will still have time to catch the parade at this final stretch. Note that you should not stand at the very end of Trang Tien Street, close to the Hanoi Opera House, as the parade will have concluded by then.
Around this area, there are many recreational activities, restaurants, and cafes. The roads leading to Hoan Kiem Lake are wide, so they will clear up quickly after the parade, making this spot particularly suitable for families with small children and tourists. Tourists staying in the Old Quarter should also consider watching the parade here.
In addition to the specific points mentioned above, locals and tourists can choose to stand along any of the streets to comfortably and safely follow the event, according to the specific routes of the parade. The streets expected to be crowded are Nguyen Thai Hoc – Kim Ma – Lieu Giai – Le Duan – Trang Thi – Hang Khay – Ngoc Ha.
- Route 1 (Processional Block): Hung Vuong – Nguyen Thai Hoc – Trang Thi – Hang Khay – Trang Tien – August Revolution Square (Hanoi Opera House)
- Route 2 (Army, Foreign Military, Militia, Police Block): Hung Vuong – Nguyen Thai Hoc – Le Duan – Thong Nhat Park.
- Route 3 (Red Flag Block): Hung Vuong – Nguyen Thai Hoc – Kim Ma – Lieu Giai – Van Cao – Quoc Ngu Sports Palace.
- Route 4 (Mobile Police – Cavalry Block): Le Hong Phong – Ngoc Ha – Bach Thao Park.
- Route 5 (Public, Culture, Sports Block): Hung Vuong – Hang Day Stadium.
- Route 6 (Wheeled Vehicle Block): Hung Vuong – Tran Phu – Nguyen Tri Phuong – Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street.
- Route 7 (Wheeled Vehicle Block): Hung Vuong – Tran Phu – Cua Bac – Nghi Tam – Au Co – Vo Chi Cong – Lang and Giang Vo – Lang Ha – Tran Duy Hung – My Dinh.
Notes
The event starts at 6:30 AM, so to get a good spot, people need to arrive a few hours early. Using public transportation is encouraged. The streets where the parade will pass will be closed from the afternoon of September 1st. Many shops and restaurants are also required to close.
People and tourists should also be aware that the intersections mentioned above, which are generally wide and familiar, will attract large crowds, leading to potential congestion and strict security control.
The wheeled vehicles on Routes 6 and 7 will move quickly, so viewers should time their arrival to not miss them.
In addition to watching on the streets, locals and tourists can watch the parade live on more than 200 large LED screens placed at the entrances to the capital, in public areas like Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and My Dinh, as well as on hundreds of loudspeakers.
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