The strong, rapid, and uniform marching footsteps and loud cheers created a majestic, heroic, and emotional atmosphere.

The parade blocks to celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) started from Nguyen Binh Khiem Street along Le Duan axis to the Independence Palace.

Participating in the parade were military forces, 25 militia and 15 police forces, gradually entering Le Duan Street after the shout of Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

Impressive rehearsal of April 30th parade on Le Duan street in Ho Chi Minh City

The command vehicle and the flag team vehicle enter the ceremony platform to begin the training session. The group will move on Le Duan Street in front of the Independence Palace, passing through the grandstand area at the intersection of Le Duan - Pasteur.

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The liberation army soldiers focused on every step, ensuring an even and beautiful formation.

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The special female police force with 128 soldiers participated in the parade at the training session.

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Special forces of Military Region 5 depart from Quang Nam, move to Bien Hoa (Dong Nai) to go to training locations.

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Mobile police male block

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Continuing the tradition of building and defending the country of our ancestors. These images are vivid evidence of the indomitable will and steadfast character of the Vietnam People's Army in the new era.

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This is the first time a combined parade and marching practice has been organized in Ho Chi Minh City after many times organized at Bien Hoa airport, Dong Nai. The event attracted the attention of many people.

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The Northern female militia block in Ao Ba Ba entered the stage.

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With simple costumes, typical crow hats and scarves and guns on their shoulders, the female militiamen represent the image of loyal and brave Northern women.

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The officers and soldiers participating in the joint training were mobilized from many military units to move to Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of April 18.

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Female soldier of the female military band

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Cavalry Mobile Police

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People's Public Security Bloc participates in comprehensive training

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Southern female guerrillas at a training session

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Coast Guard participates in joint training

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Communications unit

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Also on April 18, the people's blocs, veterans... also marched with the police and military groups, creating an extremely exciting atmosphere before the great national celebration.

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After this training session, the forces will have one more training session on the evening of April 22, a preliminary rehearsal on April 25, and a state-level rehearsal on April 27 on Le Duan Street.

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The official parade and march will take place at 6:30 a.m. on April 30 with the participation of about 13,000 people.

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General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, directed the final training session for the parade units and preparations on Le Duan Street.

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