According to Plan 173/KH-UBND 2025, the parade and march celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day will be held in Hanoi with the following official route and schedule:
Time & Program
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Start Time: 6:30 AM
Location: Ba Dinh Square and several central streets of Hanoi
Detailed Timeline:
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6:30 AM: Traditional torch relay (organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
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6:45 AM: Flag-raising ceremony (Ministry of National Defense)
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6:50 AM: Opening remarks and introduction of delegates (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
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7:05 AM: Speech by Party and State leaders
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From 7:45 AM: Parade and march program (led by the Ministry of National Defense)
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9:45 – 10:00 AM: Concluding art performance (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
Fireworks Celebration
On the evening of September 2, Hanoi will host fireworks displays at five locations to mark the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day:
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Hoan Kiem Lake
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Thong Nhat Park
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Van Quan Lake
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My Dinh National Stadium
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West Lake
Type: A combination of traditional fireworks and artistic pyrotechnics.