On the evening of April 19th, numerous streets surrounding the Nguyễn Huệ pedestrian street and Bạch Đằng Park in District 1, HCM City, were packed with people and vehicles. Residents arrived early to secure the best viewing spots for the fireworks display. (Photo: Bảo Quyên)
Thousands flocked to Bạch Đằng Wharf to watch the artillery display by the 96th Artillery Regiment. (Photo: Bảo Quyên)
Around 6 PM, numerous streets in central HCM City became congested as thousands of residents converged on the Bạch Đằng Wharf area to witness the fireworks and enjoy the festivities at the Nguyễn Huệ pedestrian zone.
Traffic police were directing traffic on Tôn Đức Thắng Street. From 7 PM, vehicles were prohibited from traversing this section of the road. (Photo: Bảo Quyên)
Our Dân trí correspondent observed that around 7:20 PM, thousands of residents had arrived at the Bạch Đằng Wharf area in District 1 to choose their ideal viewing spots for the fireworks display. (Photo: Phạm Thế Hiển)
Residents struggled to navigate the congested streets on the evening of April 19th. (Photo: Bảo Quyên)
In recent days, traffic jams had occurred throughout central HCM City, affecting intersections like Hai Bà Trưng, Điện Biên Phủ, Lý Chính Thắng, Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, and Lê Lợi streets, in preparation for the 30/4 National Liberation Day celebrations. (Photo: Bảo Quyên)
The number of people heading to Bạch Đằng Wharf increased as the evening progressed. (Photo: Bảo Quyên)
The influx of vehicles from various areas to central HCM City caused temporary traffic congestion on Đồng Khởi Street in District 1. (Photo: Trịnh Nguyễn)
Central streets like Tôn Đức Thắng, Đồng Khởi, Hai Bà Trưng, and Lê Thánh Tôn in District 1 became extremely congested, hindering the movement of residents during the weekend. (Photo: Trịnh Nguyễn)
Earlier, around 5 PM, many streets in central HCM City were already experiencing significant traffic congestion. (Photo: Trịnh Nguyễn)
Central streets in District 1, including Tôn Đức Thắng, Đồng Khởi, Hai Bà Trưng, and Lê Thánh Tôn, were crowded, making it difficult for people to move around. (Photo: Công Triệu)
Traffic congestion was severe as thousands of people gathered at Bạch Đằng Wharf for entertainment and the fireworks display. (Photo: Công Triệu)
Thousands of vehicles were stranded on Tôn Đức Thắng Street in District 1. (Photo: Trịnh Nguyễn)
HCM City’s Traffic Police Department (PC08) planned to restrict traffic on several streets used for viewing the fireworks from 6 PM. Vehicles were prohibited from driving or parking from 6 PM to 10 PM on April 19th. (Photo: Long Phạm)
