Panoramic view of the 30,000-seat grandstand serving the National Day celebration on September 2

A 30,000-seat stage and grandstand were installed at Ba Dinh Square to serve the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

30,000-seat grandstand installed along Doc Lap Street - Photo: DANH KHANG

There are only 25 days left until the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2. In Hanoi , the construction of items to prepare for the great ceremony is being carried out urgently.

At Ba Dinh Square, a stage and a 30,000-seat grandstand are being installed. Previously on June 9, Hanoi implemented a project to build items south of Ba Dinh Square, including demolishing 4 old villas, expanding 4 rows of grass squares to the south of the central lawn, installing security fences along Doc Lap Street and the One Pillar Pagoda area.

Panoramic view of the grandstand from Doc Lap Street - Photo: DANH KHANG

The grandstand area is arranged along Doc Lap Street above the grassy area in the square.

On many streets, median strips were removed to prepare for parades and marches.

As planned, the 80th National Day Celebration on September 2nd will take place at 6:30 a.m. on September 2nd, 2025 at Ba Dinh Square and some central streets of Hanoi (according to the Project on organizing military parades and marches during the celebration, military parades and marches of the Ministry of National Defense ).

About 30,000 people are expected to participate (not including parade and marching forces).

The specific program of the celebration, parade, and march includes:

• 6:30: Traditional torch procession.

• 6:45: Flag salute ceremony.

• 6:50: Statement of reasons, introduction of delegates.

• 7:05: Speeches by Party and State leaders.

• From 7:45: Parade program.

• 9:45 - 10:00: The art performance ends.

On September 2, Hanoi also organized fireworks displays at 5 locations: Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Van Quan Lake, My Dinh National Stadium and West Lake in the form of traditional and artistic fireworks.

The items are being urgently constructed - Photo: DANH KHANG

Hanoi streets before the country's big holiday - Photo: DANH KHANG

Sidewalks get a "new look" - Photo: DANH KHANG

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