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Hong Kong Ignites the Year of the Horse with a Dazzling Chinese New Year Night Parade, Flower Markets, and High-Energy Raceday Celebrations
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January 15, 2026
Hong Kong is gearing up to usher in the Year of the Horse with a Chinese New Year celebration that promises energy, color, and nonstop spectacle. On February 17, marking the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will light up the city streets, turning Hong Kong into a moving festival of dazzling floats, live music, international performers, and joyful traditions from around the world.
From flower markets bursting with bright blooms to temple visits filled with incense and wishes for prosperity, the city comes alive at every corner. The festivities continue with the excitement of the Year of the Horse Raceday, where tradition meets adrenaline at the racetrack. Together, these experiences create a Lunar New Year celebration that feels bold, immersive, and unmistakably Hong Kong.Advertisement
Ring in the Year of the Horse with a night that turns Hong Kong’s streets into a moving celebration of colour, rhythm, and global culture.
The Lunar New Year festivities begin with a lively street party before the city’s signature night parade takes over Tsim Sha Tsui. Setting off at 8:00 PM on 17 February, the procession will roll out from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and weave through Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road. This year’s theme, “BEST FORTUNE. WORLD PARTY,” draws inspiration from the horse, a powerful symbol of drive, resilience, progress, and success in Chinese tradition.Advertisement
The 2026 parade promises …