Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade

國泰新春國際匯演之夜

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Carnival & ParadeTsim Sha Tsui

DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking

Duration1 dayListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forMasks, paradesThe parade's scale is defined by its

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: HKD

CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type

The story

Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade sends illuminated floats and international performing troupes down Tsim Sha Tsui's Canton, Haiphong and Nathan Roads on Lunar New Year's first night, starting at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. Cathay Pacific has sponsored the parade for more than two decades, and it draws performers from across the world alongside free public viewing.

Illuminated floats and more than a dozen international performing teams move down Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road on the first night of Lunar New Year for the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, Hong Kong's largest single televised event of the holiday.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The parade's scale is defined by its international cast: alongside Hong Kong groups, performing teams travel from multiple countries across several continents to march the same route in a single evening, giving it a more globally represented lineup than most Lunar New Year parades elsewhere

The mystery stays covered

Selected floats sometimes tour to other Hong Kong sites in the weeks after the parade, extending the event beyond its single-night broadcast

The city starts moving

This blend of a single flagship broadcast moment with a longer afterlife for individual floats at other venues is unusual among Lunar New Year parades in the region

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade is documented as a recurring carnival-parade festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Tsim Sha Tsui, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The parade's scale is defined by its international cast: alongside Hong Kong groups, performing teams travel from multiple countries across several...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Tsim Sha Tsui you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Warm layers for an evening outdoor event in Hong Kong's cool, dry winter season; comfortable shoes for standing in dense roadside crowds.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

HKD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map22.30 N, 114.17 E Open in Google Maps

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Nearest airportHKG — Hong Kong

TransportStay close enough to the part of Tsim Sha Tsui you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade runs late.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade?

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

Where does Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade take place?

The festival is listed in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. 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?

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February

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Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade

Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Participation

Place memory

The local code

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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