Fireworks illuminate the sky over Ho Chi Minh City from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on July 2, 2026, as the city stages simultaneous artistic fireworks displays at 16 locations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sai Gon-Gia Dinh officially being named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026). (Photo: VNA)
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Ho Chi Minh City from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on July 2, 2026, as the city stages simultaneous artistic fireworks displays at 16 locations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sai Gon-Gia Dinh officially being named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026). (Photo: VNA)
An artistic fireworks display lights up the sky above Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)
An artistic fireworks display lights up the sky above Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)
A spectacular fireworks display lights up the sky above Saigon Marina IFC in Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)
A spectacular fireworks display lights up the sky above Saigon Marina IFC in Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years with spectacular fireworks (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years with spectacular fireworks (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years with spectacular fireworks (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years with spectacular fireworks (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years with spectacular fireworks (Photo: VNA) ​
Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years with spectacular fireworks (Photo: VNA) ​
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Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years with spectacular fireworks

Fireworks light up the skyline over downtown Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 evening as the southern metropolis celebrates the 50th anniversary of officially adopting the name of President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).