Thousands of spectators line Ho Chi Minh City streets as military forces rehearse for reunification parade

The Lao army, consisting of 121 soldiers, marched along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Le Loi Streets towards Tao Dan Park, their designated assembly point.

They then returned to their hotel in Binh Duong Province that borders HCMC. Thousands of onlookers cheered as the Lao soldiers passed by.

Behind them, over 100 Cambodian soldiers, who had spent eight days in Vietnam and undergone training in Binh Duong, made their way towards the assembly point.

Their presence left a lasting impression on the people of Ho Chi Minh City with their camaraderie and unity.

Many people gathered in high-rise buildings to get a better view of the entire parade route.

Almost a kilometer away, officers representing the five branches of the military paraded along Nguyen Hue Walking Street, passing the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters and heading toward Bach Dang Wharf.

Despite heavy rain in the area beforehand, many spectators waited patiently for the parade to pass.

The Navy's parade along Nguyen Hue Street.

Despite enduring hours of training in challenging weather conditions and traveling long distances, the military personnel march in perfect formation and spirit.

The electronic warfare forces parade before thousands of spectators.

People capture images of the Northern Women’s Militia unit.

Soldiers are surrounded by spectators as they board their vehicles near Bach Dang Wharf to return to their units.

After this training session, the forces will have another rehearsal on April 27, ahead of the official parade on the morning of April 30, which will feature over 13,000 participants.