Vietnam had a big party for 50 years after the war.

Vietnam is one country now.

He said: "People from Vietnam are from Vietnam. They can live here. They can work here. They can be happy and love here."

"We want peace. We want our country to be strong," he said.

Many people slept on the street. They wanted to see a show. Some stayed and ate food outside. They waited for lights in the sky.

The Vietnam flag was everywhere in the city. The flag is red and yellow.

"Now is time for peace," said Nguyen Thi Hue. "Peace is the dream for everyone."

One float had a bird. It is the symbol of Vietnam. Another float had a picture of a man.

Soldiers from different countries walked together. Planes flew in the sky.

People watched outside. They waved and cheered for the soldiers. People at home watched TV.

Hun Sen from Cambodia and Thongloun Sisoulith from Laos were near Vietnam's leader.

To Lam said Saigon's fall was good.

Friends from other countries helped Vietnam.

Vietnam wants peace.

Giang said, 'The war was bad. It made Vietnam one country. But it also made problems.'

Pham Ngoc Son was a soldier. He says Vietnam and USA are friends now. They have peace.

The war finished many years ago.

Vietnam and the U.S. are friends for 30 years.

In 2023, Vietnam and the U.S. became very good friends. China and Russia are also very good friends with Vietnam.

Now, the US is not helping Vietnam a lot.

Vietnam and the U.S. are friends. The U.S. helps Vietnam with problems from the war.

Projects may stop. Money is less.

This country sells many things to other countries.

Vietnam sells things to the U.S. The U.S. wants more money.

America and Vietnam are friends. This helps Vietnam with China.

Vietnam and Philippines have problems with China. The problems are about the sea.

Maybe Vietnam is not important for the U.S.

She said, "New leaders will see Asia. They will see Vietnam."

A woman in Washington did not talk about the news.

Susan Burns went to the event. Marc E. Knapper did not go.

Many people were in the parade.

People saw a video. Chinese soldiers sang a song in Vietnam.