The training session began at 8:15 p.m. with the route from in front of the Independence Palace through the Le Duan - Pasteur grandstand to the intersection of Le Duan - Hai Ba Trung (District 1). Before that, forces from many units of Military Region 7, Dong Nai advanced towards the city center.

The parade blocks started from the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral area, marched steadily for more than 200 meters, then moved to march solemnly past the stage. Photo: Duc Dong

The commando officers marched past the podium.

The Special Forces are an elite special combat force of the Vietnam People's Army, specially organized, equipped and trained, with flexible, bold and unexpected combat methods, often used to attack dangerous targets deep in the enemy's combat formation, campaign deployment and rear. Photo: Quynh Tran

Cyber ​​warfare force. Photo: Quynh Tran

The Cyber ​​Warfare Command (Command 86) is a unit under the Ministry of National Defense, assisting the Ministry of National Defense in state management of protecting national sovereignty in cyberspace and information technology.

The peacekeeping force marches towards the podium. Photo: Duc Dong

The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department, under the Ministry of National Defense, is a specialized agency participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

The Electronic Warfare Department marched across the stage in solemn formation. Photo: Duc Dong

The Department of Electronic Warfare is under the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, established on April 30, 1992. This is the leading agency advising the Ministry of National Defense and the General Staff on electronic warfare throughout the army.

The paratroopers carry protective helmets and STV-215 rifles – the standard rifle of the Vietnam People's Army. Photo: Quynh Tran

Corporal Bui Thi Phuong Ngoc (far left) of the Dong Nai Military Command leads the commando force. Ms. Ngoc enlisted in February 2024, is 1.7 m tall, and was in the top 15 of the Miss Ocean Vietnam contest. Photo: Duc Dong

Logistics and Technical officers pass by Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral. Photo: Dinh Van

The military band selected women with heights of 1.6-1.7 m, carrying drums, trumpets, saxophones, and helicons. The helicon weighs up to 18 kg. Photo: Duc Dong

The Northern Female Guerrilla Bloc with crow-beak scarves parades across the stage. Photo: Duc Dong

The cavalry is the last parade of the armed forces before the civilian groups begin to march. Photo: Hoang Viet