Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Vietnam Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Independence With Grand Parade
Vietnam celebrated 80 years since it declared its freedom from France in 1945.
The country held a large parade in Hanoi with thousands of troops and civilians.
During the parade, tanks, drones, and missile batteries were displayed.
Officials and veterans attended the event, highlighting the country's development and prosperity since independence.
The celebrations also marked Vietnam's transformation into a global manufacturing hub.
The event included the participation of Chinese and Russian troops, and the parade out-scaled the previous one held in April.
Vietnam marked the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence.
A large parade took place in Hanoi with about 40,000 participants.
The parade included troops, civilians, military vehicles, and air displays.
To Lam, Hanoi's top leader, gave a speech during the parade.
The celebrations highlight Vietnam's economic transformation.
- Who
- Vietnam
- What
- Celebrated the 80th anniversary of the declaration of independence with a parade.
- When
- Tuesday, 80 years after the declaration of independence in 1945.
- Where
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Why
- To commemorate the declaration of independence from French rule and celebrate the nation's advancements.
- Event
- 80th Anniversary of Independence
- Date of Declaration
- 1945
- Location
- Hanoi
- Participants
- 40,000 troops and civilians
- Key Figures
- To Lam, Ho Chi Minh