Photos of Vietnam preparing to celebrate 80th National Day

Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is getting ready to celebrate its 80th National Day on September 2, marking the Southeast Asian country's independence from French colonial rule in 1945.

In the capital, Hanoi, national flags lined the streets as residents gathered to watch rehearsals for the upcoming military parade. Some wore designs of the red flag with its distinct yellow star, while others painted their faces with the same colors.

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Vietnamese Army and security personal stand guard before a military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnamese take picture with her mobile phone during military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People wait for the final day of a military parade rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Women take picture with Vietnam's national flag as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnamese navy march during a rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People's Liberation Army of China march during a military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People wait for a military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Pedestrian walks infront a billboard as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

A child wears a traditional Vietnamese military uniform as people wait for a military parade rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Women wear Vietnam's national flag as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnamese retired veterans wait for military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People's Liberation Army of China march during military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnam's national flag displayed as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

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Vietnamese Army and security personal stand guard before a military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnamese take picture with her mobile phone during military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People wait for the final day of a military parade rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Women take picture with Vietnam's national flag as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnamese navy march during a rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People's Liberation Army of China march during a military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People wait for a military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Pedestrian walks infront a billboard as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

A child wears a traditional Vietnamese military uniform as people wait for a military parade rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Women wear Vietnam's national flag as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnamese retired veterans wait for military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

People's Liberation Army of China march during military parade rehearsal for the Vietnam's 80th National Day celebration in old town of Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Vietnam's national flag displayed as the nation celebrating Vietnam's 80th National Day in Hanoi, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

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DENVER (AP) — Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $12.8 million, two-year deal Thursday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.

Castro spent last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, where he hit a combined .226 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs. He played all three outfield spots last season in addition to seeing time at third and shortstop. He even pitched an inning while with the Twins.

The 28-year-old Castro made his major league debut on Aug. 24, 2019, while with Detroit. He spent four seasons with the Tigers before joining the Twins, where he was an All-Star in 2024. He was traded to the Cubs last July.

Earlier in the day, the Rockies finalized the signing of right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen to an $8 million, one-year contract. The deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027. Right-hander Bradley Blalock was designated for assignment to open a roster spot.

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Photos of Vietnam preparing to celebrate 80th National Day

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