Ho Chi Minh City to Light Up the Sky with Fireworks at Over 30 Locations for Reunification Day Celebrations
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification, Ho Chi Minh City is set to host one of its largest fireworks displays in years — with over 30 locations across the city scheduled to light up the sky on the evening of April 30.
In addition to the main event, the city will also feature two special high-altitude fireworks shows at the Saigon Riverside Park in Thu Duc City on the nights of April 19 and April 26, building excitement in the lead-up to the national holiday.
A Spectacular Night on April 30
According to Colonel Trần Văn Trung, Chief Political Officer of the Ho Chi Minh City Command, the grand fireworks show will take place from 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM on April 30, featuring:
2 high-altitude launch sites:
- The entrance to the Saigon River Tunnel (Thu Duc City)
- Ben Duoc Memorial Temple (Cu Chi District)
28 low-altitude launch sites spread across the city, including:
- Giồng Junction (Hoc Mon District)
- Ben Noc Memorial (Thu Duc City)
- Rung Sac Martyrs Memorial (Can Gio District)
- An Phu Dong Resistance Base (District 12)
- Lang Le Cultural Park (Binh Chanh District)
- Binh Tri Dong Residential Area (Binh Tan District)
- Reunification Palace (District 1)
- Thanh Da Peninsula (Binh Thanh District)
- Ba Son Bridge (District 1)
- Tan Thuan Bridge (District 4)
- Tay Bac Industrial Park (Cu Chi District)
- Go Vap Cultural Park
- Nha Be District People’s Committee
- District 7 Administrative Center
- Dam Sen Cultural Park (District 11)
- Binh Dien Market (District 8)
- Tan Son Nhat Resettlement Area (District 12)
- An Binh Area (Tan Phu District)
- Binh Phu Park (District 6)
Several fireworks shows will also be staged on barges, notably at Van Phuc City Urban Area (Thu Duc) and Bach Dang Wharf (District 1), adding a stunning waterside perspective to the celebrations.
Pre-Holiday Fireworks on April 19 and 26
For those who can’t wait until the 30th, two preview high-altitude displays will take place from 9:30 PM to 9:40 PM on April 19 and 26, also at Saigon Riverside Park in Thu Duc City.
Fireworks in SaigonA Grand Ceremony for a Historic Milestone
As part of the commemorative events, Ho Chi Minh City will host a large-scale parade and celebration ceremony on April 30. The program will include:
- A 30-minute musical and artistic performance
- Military brass bands and rifle drill displays
- A ceremonial 21-gun salute during the national anthem
- Speeches from Vietnamese leaders, veterans, and representatives of the younger generation
- A rendition of the patriotic song “Đất nước trọn niềm vui” (The Country’s Joyful Unity)
- A massive parade and procession, culminating in a symbolic release of balloons and doves
Why It Matters
This year’s celebration carries deep national significance. As Vietnam marks five decades since reunification, Ho Chi Minh City — the nation’s economic and cultural heartbeat — is pulling out all the stops to honor history, celebrate peace, and inspire unity.
So, whether you’re a local or a traveler in Vietnam this April, make sure to look to the skies — you won’t want to miss this dazzling display of national pride.
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Source: Vietnam Insider