Timeline for preparatory activities in East Berlin:[4]
- 1 November 1983 – The beginning of the brainstorming process of parade plans.
- 25 August 1984 – The beginning of the official parade preparations.
- 1-15 September 1984 – The beginning of parade training at military barracks. The preparation of military technology for the parade.
- 20-25 September 1984 – Parade training on a motorway section near Berlin (Groß Köris).
- 26 September 1984 – Parade rehearsal of the ground column to at Schönefeld Airfield (now Berlin Brandenburg Airport).
- 29 September 1984 – Transfer of the mot. Troops to Berlin and preparation of military technology
- 2 October 1984 – Nighttime preliminary rehearsal.
- 4 October 1984 – Final general rehearsal.
