Some 40,000 people to turn out for the 80th National Day celebration
The celebration is an opportunity to honor its revolutionary history and showcase Vietnam’s progress and stability.
THE HANOI TIMES — Around 40,000 people, including dignitaries, service personnel, and parade units, are expected to take part in the parade on September 2 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.
Tran Sy Thanh, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee and head of the organizing committee, made the announcement at a June 11 meeting to prepare for the grand celebration of National Day and the 80th anniversary of the 1945 August Revolution, the first major victory of the Vietnamese people under the Party’s leadership.
The commemorative parade is scheduled for the morning of September 2 in Ba Dinh Square and the surrounding downtown Hanoi area.
Officers and soldiers from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Hanoi to participate in the military parade and march celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. Photo: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times
“The Hanoi People’s Committee has directed local departments and agencies to carry out 10 key tasks in preparation for the 80th National Day celebration, ranging from mobilizing public participation to ensuring security, managing traffic flows, and preventing terrorism, unrest, and fire hazards,” Thanh said.
He emphasized the importance of acting well in advance, having well-prepared contingency plans, and executing them flawlessly to ensure the success of the grand celebration.
“The event must reflect the dignity and prestige of the capital, uphold Hanoi's image as a civilized and elegant city, and make a strong national and international impression,” the chairman said.
Thanh urged all agencies to finalize their plans promptly and to draw on lessons from past events. "Special attention will be given to hospitality for guests and to security measures so that every citizen can enjoy the celebratory atmosphere. Civic education and cultural promotion campaigns will be intensified to spread pride and excitement throughout the capital."
Pham Xuan Tai, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, reported that the city will join the grand parade with floats carrying the national emblem, a portrait of the late President Ho Chi Minh, and a model representing 80 years of independence.
“Authorities are also drawing up detailed security and traffic control plans to ensure safety, including strategies for fire prevention, emergency response, and the prevention of protests or disturbances,” said Tai.
The city plans to install a grandstand with 30,000 seats, four LED screens, and a sound system with 400 street loudspeakers and five public address systems, which will be deployed along the parade routes. Additionally, 612 portable toilets will be set up adjacent to Ba Dinh Square.
Thanh demanded that a finalized plan for the event be issued by June 15.
