Fireworks will be set off from 9pm to 9:15pm on April 30 from the roof of Thủ Thiêm Tunnel, which crosses the Sài Gòn River, in District 2 and Đầm Sen Park in District 11.
The firework displays, to be funded by social sources, will also be broadcast live by the HCM City Television Station.
To mark the upcoming events, the municipal People’s Committee also decided to adorn Lê Duẩn Street, Nguyễn Huệ Street and the roundabout of Lê Duẩn and Phạm Ngọc Thạch streets with decorative lights from April 23 to June 17.
Many cultural and sports activities have also been planned to celebrate the National Reunification Day and the May Day.
The municipal Department of Culture and Sports will organise a cross-country run, an event that has been held for 41 years to mark the South Liberation and National Reunification Day. Meanwhile, the 30th the HCM City Television Cup cycling tournament will also take place on this occasion. — VNS
