People eagerly wait for state-level parade rehearsal

Since late afternoon, they gathered at President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park, Bach Dang Wharf Park, Nguyen Hue walking street, and the area where ceremonial artillery cannons are placed, waiting for the start of the parade rehearsal.

They also excitedly gathered on many other streets such as Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ton Duc Thang, Le Duan where the parade troops would march through to cheer on them.

The organizers installed large LED screens in many places where the parade troops marched through to serve local people and tourists’ parade observance.

Below are photos of people waiting for the parade rehearsal.

Ton Duc Thang street is crowded in late afternoon.

Singing together to celebrate the national reunification day

People choose convenient places to watch the parade.

Excited to wait for the parade rehearsal on streets.

Waiting for the parade forces on Pham Ngoc Thach Street, near the grandstand

The early bird catches the worm.

Joyful atmosphere overwhelms streets.

Despite light rain in the early evening, everyone still keeps their positions.

The Military Ceremonial Troupe practices before the rehearsal.

Artists from Ho Chi Minh City in training ahead of the rehearsal

People cheer on parade forces heading for the designated place.

The formation of Air Defense - Air Force officers arrive at the designated area.

Ceremonial artillery cannons ready for the rehearsal

Translated by Mai Huong