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November 16, 2025Hong Kong is rolling out the red carpet for the festive season. In 2025 the WinterFest event transforms one of Asia’s busiest city‑centres into a holiday adventure packed with spectacle. It’s not just the decorations—the whole city is designed for immersive celebrations, from massive installations to interactive experiences.Christmas Town at Statue Square GardenAt the heart of the festival is the giant Christmas Town at Statue Square Garden. A 20‑metre‑tall Christmas tree towers over the plaza, surrounded by 28 smaller trees decorated in gold, red and copper. Giant toy‑themed decorations—airplanes, trains, airships, even puppets delivering presents—add a playful feel. A miniature steam‑train ride chugs every 20 minutes, amid live carols and surprise visits from Santa.Advertisement Christmas Market, Lights & Starlight BoulevardStarting 28 November the city opens a Christmas market, with 12 chalets offering festive food, gifts and workshops through to 4 January. Meanwhile, from the same date eight iconic buildings host an immersive light show every 30 minutes—synced audio‑visual projections that wrap the night in light. On Chater Road the Starlight Boulevard takes shape: over 30 illuminated trees and golden canopies create a glowing walkway through the heart of the city.Balloon Parks, Parades & Theme‑Park MagicFestivities spread far beyond the city centre. At West Kowloon Art Park the “Merry Balloon Park” (6 Dec – 4 Jan) opens a giant inflatable playground, a 7‑metre tree and a 40‑metre track for fun and spectacle. On 28 December the “Merry Balloon Parade” sweeps across Victoria Harbour with nearly 20 giant floating balloons of beloved IP characters. At the two major theme parks: one promises an underwater Christmas at the marine park (dolphins, mantas, sharks) and the other marks its 20th anniversary with “World of Frozen” and a drone‑lit tree ceremony.AdvertisementShopping, Heritage & Carnival VibesEven the city’s cultural and retail districts join the party. At K11 MUSEA and the art mall you’ll find large‑scale outdoor installations and themed pop‑ups—including one tying into Nintendo’s Kirby market. At Tai Kwun heritage site there’s a 12‑metre tree and advent calendar‑style displays under “Simple Gifts of Joy.” Over in Wan Chai the pedestrianised Lee Tung Avenue becomes a Luminous Carnival: LED Ferris wheel, artificial snowfall and nightly light‑and‑music shows turn the street into a festival street fair.Lighting up the New YearThe finale arrives at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Over Victoria Harbour the city stages a show‑stopper of fireworks and light displays to welcome 2026. It’s the kind of spectacle that makes you realise WinterFest is about more than Christmas—it’s about a full‑blown holiday season of wonder and connection.Advertisement Why It Works—And Why It MattersWhat makes WinterFest stand out is how it …
