Best places to enjoy grand military parade in Hanoi on September 2
Hanoi residents can enjoy the grand parade celebrating the 80 annivesary of the August Revolution and National Day from several prime spots across downtown, including Ba Dinh Square and Opera House.
THE HANOI TIMES — The military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day will take place at Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square on the early morning of September 2.
The parade, marking a historic milestone for the country, will draw tens of thousands of people to attend in person, both at the Ba Dinh Square and along the streets where the parade passes by.
After marching past the grandstand at Ba Dinh Square, contingents will head in seven directions, covering major downtown streets.
People and visitors can enjoy the spectacle from several ideal locations. In these areas, viewers can watch the parade from high-rise buildings, or stand in open spaces to immerse themselves in the vigorous atmosphere created by the marching units.
Public spaces such as sidewalks and parks along the route will also be open for safe viewing, allowing people to share in the national pride on this historic occasion.
The Hung Vuong – Hang Chao intersection, close to Ba Dinh Square, where the parade sets off from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Photos: Duy Minh/The Hanoi Times
The Cua Nam – Trang Thi intersection provides an open viewing spot in the city center as marching units head past the Old Quarter.
The Hang Khay – Trang Tien intersection by the Hoan Kiem Lake is a favorite photo spot as the parade moves toward the Hanoi Opera House.
The August Revolution Square, in front of the Hanoi Opera House, is one of the most scenic viewing points. The area marked the beginning and success of the August Revolution on August 19, 1945.
The Kim Ma – Nguyen Thai Hoc – Son Tay intersection offers another access point for spectators from different parts of the city.
At the Kim Ma – Lieu Giai intersection, the parade turns from Nguyen Thai Hoc Street onto Lieu Giai and Van Cao streets on its way back to Ba Dinh Square.
The parade concludes along Lieu Giai and Van Cao streets as marching units make their way back to Ba Dinh Square.
