Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade

香港農曆新年巡遊

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Carnival & ParadeHong Kong
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesA single corporate sponsor maintaining an
Language["zh-Hant"]Currency: CNY
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's Chinese New Year Night Parade runs from the Cultural Centre Piazza along Canton Road and Nathan Road to Salisbury Road each Lunar New Year's Day, passing the Avenue of Stars and Kowloon Park. More than thirty floats and troupes, including international guest performers, complete the roughly two-hour route between 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

Each Lunar New Year's Day, Hong Kong stages one of the territory's largest single-night public spectacles: the Chinese New Year Night Parade, which assembles in front of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui before moving along Canton Road and Haiphong Road, then back along Nathan Road to finish near the Sheraton Hotel on Salisbury Road.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

A single corporate sponsor maintaining an unbroken twenty-year run is unusual for a public cultural event of this scale, and the parade's route is built specifically to thread through named Kowloon landmarks - the Avenue of Stars, Kowloon Park, the Golden Mile of Nathan Road - turning the procession into a moving tour rather than a closed venue event

02

The mystery stays covered

Mixing traditional lion and dragon dance troupes with invited international performing groups gives it a deliberately global character within a specifically Chinese New Year format

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Traditional lion dance and dragon dance performances remain a core component of the parade alongside its modern float and international-guest elements

Water and renewal

Living ritual

maintaining a direct link to standard Lunar New Year street performance customs

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Hong Kong you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Warm layers for a long stationary evening outdoors, since February nights in Hong Kong turn noticeably cool even though the parade proceeds regardless of weather; comfortable shoes for...

Safety

For Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade runs late.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

["zh-Hant"] · CNY

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map22.35 N, 114.19 EOpen in Google Maps

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Nearest airportHKG — Hong Kong
TransportStay close enough to the part of Hong Kong you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Hong Kong via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Hong Kong, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearWarm layers for a long stationary evening outdoors, since February nights in Hong Kong turn noticeably cool even though the parade proceeds regardless of weather; comfortable shoes for standing in place for the full route duration.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for China and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade?

Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade is listed for Past edition: 17 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade take place?

The festival is listed in Hong Kong, China. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLdiscoverhongkong.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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