Tens of thousands of people wait to witness the parade and procession units moving through the streets of Hanoi. Photo: Pham Tuan Anh – VNA
The parade and marching units move along the streets during the first full rehearsal. Photo: Pham Tuan Anh - VNA
The red-flag unit moves through the streets of Hanoi. Photo: Pham Tuan Anh – VNA
Armored and tank units participate in the rehearsal on August 21. Photo: Quoc Khanh – VNA
Armored and tank units participate in the rehearsal on August 21. Photo: Tuan Anh – VNA
Residents excited by the appearance of military equipment units during the A80 full rehearsal. Photo: Quoc Khanh – VNA
Parade and procession units move through the streets during the first full rehearsal. Photo: Pham Tuan Anh – VNA
Parade and procession units move through the streets during the first full rehearsal. Photo: Pham Tuan Anh – VNA
The Military Medical unit passes along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. Photo: Thanh Tung – VNA
Parade and procession units pass along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. Photo: Thanh Tung – VNA
The lead motorcade participates in the full rehearsal. Photo: Hoang Ha - VNA
The lead motorcade participates in the full rehearsal. Photo: Hoang Ha - VNA
The Truong Son missile unit, produced by Viettel, takes part in the full rehearsal. Photo: Hoang Ha - VNA
Armored forces participate in the full rehearsal. Photo: VNA
Hanoi welcomes first full National Day parade rehearsal
At 8:00 p.m. on August 21, 2025, the first full rehearsal for the military parade and procession marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) was held at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi. The participating units were warmly welcomed by tens of thousands of residents along their route.
