Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the Chinese New Year Parade will be held in Tsim Sha Tsui on the evening of Chinese New Year's Day (February 17th). Seating is available at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tickets are priced at HK$600, HK$550, and HK$450, respectively. Tickets will go on sale at the HKTB Kowloon Visitor Centre from February 7th.
The Chinese New Year Parade will be held in Tsim Sha Tsui on the evening of Chinese New Year's Day (February 17th). Photo source: the official website of HKTB
The "Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade" will officially begin at 8:00 pm on February 17th. The parade will start at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui, proceed along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road, and finish at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel. The entire procession will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The HKTB stated that each person is limited to buying 4 tickets per purchase. First-come, first-served. Children aged 3 to 11 and seniors aged 65 or above can enjoy a 50% discount. Holders of the discounted tickets must be Hong Kong residents and present valid identification documents for entry. Children under 3 years old do not occupy a seat and can enter for free.
Residents and tourists are welcomed to enjoy the fun of the Chinese New Year night parade. Photo source: the official website of HKTB
In addition to purchasing tickets for viewing, the HKTB stated that residents and tourists can also enjoy the parade for free at designated locations along the route, including Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road.
The Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival will be held from February 17th to March 3rd, lasting for 15 consecutive days, open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm each day. From February 18th to 22nd, the opening hours will be extended by two hours, until 9:00 pm during the period.
The poster of the 2026 Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival, Photo source: FB
In addition to the traditional celebration activities of throwing wishing placards, the festival this year will continue to feature a Chinese New Year market with 72 stalls selling dried goods, food, as well as offering games and musical performances. Since this year is the Year of the Horse, two full-scale horse models and a replica of the Arc de Triomphe will be on display, allowing visitors to experience the fun of "leading the winning horse".
The Lam Tsuen Wishing Square will send a performance team to participate in the Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui on February 17th for the first time this year. Themed "Light and Hope," the Lam Tsuen's float will feature a glowing wishing tree, colorful auspicious horses, and decorations of Hong Kong landmarks. The entire float will be powered by environmentally friendly mobile electricity, symbolizing Hong Kong's continued brilliance and vibrant progress.
The poster of the Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui, Photo source: FB
Mr. Cheng Lun-kwong, the Chairman of the Lam Tsuen Wishing Square, stated that the 2025 well-wishing festival had attracted 300,000 participants. He believed that more residents and tourists would be attracted this year based on the Lam Tsuen's float, along with multiple photo spots featuring Year of the Horse elements at the festival. As for the price of the wishing placards, it will remain the same as last year, at HK$50 each.
During the festival, KMB will provide an additional 63R shuttle bus service to transport residents between Tai Wo Station and Lam Tsuen.
