Red Square Parade: live broadcast

On Friday, May 9, 2025, a military parade will be held on Red Square on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event, which traditionally attracts the attention of millions of Russians and residents of other countries, begins at 10:00 Moscow time. As part of the celebration, a passage of equipment is planned, which is involved in the free zone. A novelty will also appear in the mechanized column — the upgraded Lens armored car. The march will be accompanied by an orchestra that will perform songs from the war years. The President is expected to speak — Vladimir Putin will deliver an important speech. Heads of state and Government from 20 countries are invited to the event. The Victory Day Parade can be watched live on television and on the Izvestia website in a mobile-friendly player. The latest news from Red Square and from different parts of the country, which is celebrating Victory Day today, is in a special section. We have also prepared material for our readers about the events in Moscow on May 9 and the time of the fireworks launch. Among the places that Muscovites and guests of the capital are recommended to visit during the long weekend is Poklonnaya Gora, where the trophies of the Russian army are presented.