The parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of national day concluded around 10 a.m., but for over an hour afterward, many people lingered along the streets to greet the soldiers before they boarded buses to return to their assembly points. Photo: Quynh Tran

The parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of national day concluded around 10 a.m., but for over an hour afterward, many people lingered along the streets to greet the soldiers before they boarded buses to return to their assembly points. Photo: Quynh Tran

At Quan Ngua Sports Palace, the assembly point for parade contingents 3 and 8 (the flag group, the army and police group), many people approached the parade participants to interact and take commemorative photos. Photo: Duc Dong

At Quan Ngua Sports Palace, the assembly point for parade contingents 3 and 8 (the flag group, the army and police group), many people approached the parade participants to interact and take commemorative photos. Photo: Duc Dong

At Hoan Kiem Lake, the family of Le Mai from Ha Dong ward, Hanoi, visited the walking street and took photos after the parade. Her family, along with friends and relatives, rented a hotel on Hang Gai street. They watched the aircraft display from the 9th-floor rooftop and captured many beautiful images. Photo: Tam Anh

At Hoan Kiem Lake, the family of Le Mai from Ha Dong ward, Hanoi, visited the walking street and took photos after the parade. Her family, along with friends and relatives, rented a hotel on Hang Gai street. They watched the aircraft display from the 9th-floor rooftop and captured many beautiful images. Photo: Tam Anh

Numerous restaurants near the parade route were packed. Tuan Tu, owner of a restaurant at 251 Thuy Khue street, said he opened two hours earlier than usual. His entire family was mobilized to serve customers and worked tirelessly. The restaurant didn't raise prices but collected payment upfront. Photo: Tam Anh

Numerous restaurants near the parade route were packed. Tuan Tu, owner of a restaurant at 251 Thuy Khue street, said he opened two hours earlier than usual. His entire family was mobilized to serve customers and worked tirelessly. The restaurant didn't raise prices but collected payment upfront. Photo: Tam Anh

A kitchen staff member at Pho Vu restaurant on Van Cao street reported that the restaurant opened at 5 a.m., an hour earlier than usual. They tripled their food order. The restaurant was full from the moment it opened. Additional staff were called in, so customers didn't have to wait long. A family from Hung Yen said they only waited 10 minutes for their pho. Photo: Tam Anh

A kitchen staff member at Pho Vu restaurant on Van Cao street reported that the restaurant opened at 5 a.m., an hour earlier than usual. They tripled their food order. The restaurant was full from the moment it opened. Additional staff were called in, so customers didn't have to wait long. A family from Hung Yen said they only waited 10 minutes for their pho. Photo: Tam Anh

The Starbucks cafe at Kim Ma opened at 5 a.m. It was crowded with long lines of customers waiting to buy food and drinks, with no seating available after the parade ended. Photo: Hieu Luong

The Starbucks cafe at Kim Ma opened at 5 a.m. It was crowded with long lines of customers waiting to buy food and drinks, with no seating available after the parade ended. Photo: Hieu Luong

Near 10 a.m., many shopping malls hadn't yet opened. Meanwhile, most people dispersed in various directions to find their way home or headed to shopping malls for entertainment, shopping, and dining. Pictured is Vincom Metropolis on Kim Ma street. Photo: Hieu Luong

Near 10 a.m., many shopping malls hadn't yet opened. Meanwhile, most people dispersed in various directions to find their way home or headed to shopping malls for entertainment, shopping, and dining. Pictured is Vincom Metropolis on Kim Ma street. Photo: Hieu Luong

A group of tourists from Nam Dinh, after watching the parade on Van Cao - Lieu Giai street, walked to Hanoi Zoo to buy tickets. They said they had purchased bus tickets back home for 5 p.m. and wanted to make the most of their time.

Pham Thi Hien, a ticket inspector at Hanoi Zoo, reported that most of the visitors since morning were from other provinces. Compared to previous years, the zoo was significantly less crowded this year. Photo: Tam Anh

At the 80 Years Exhibition in Dong Anh, many residents and tourists flocked to the venue after watching the parade. On the morning of 2/9, the exhibition wasn't as crowded as in previous days. Huy Pham said the travel time from central Hanoi took about 30-45 minutes. Photo: Huy Pham

At the 80 Years Exhibition in Dong Anh, many residents and tourists flocked to the venue after watching the parade. On the morning of 2/9, the exhibition wasn't as crowded as in previous days. Huy Pham said the travel time from central Hanoi took about 30-45 minutes. Photo: Huy Pham

Near 11 a.m., over an hour after the parade concluded, crowds were still navigating the streets. A Hanoi resident from Hai Ba Trung ward said she walked for a bit before catching a ride home. "I have to go home and rest. I've been awake for almost 24 hours," she said. Photo: Tam Anh

Near 11 a.m., over an hour after the parade concluded, crowds were still navigating the streets. A Hanoi resident from Hai Ba Trung ward said she walked for a bit before catching a ride home. "I have to go home and rest. I've been awake for almost 24 hours," she said. Photo: Tam Anh

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