"Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display Lit up the Night Sky over the Victoria Harbour

2026-02-18 23:13 Last Updated At：23:13

The "Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display lit up Victoria Harbour for 23 thrilling minutes, launching 31,888 fireworks in total. Large crowds of residents and tourists watched from both sides of the Victoria Harbour, counting down together before the display began, creating a high-spirited atmosphere.

The display was presented in eight distinctive scenes, bursting with symbolic Chinese New Year images, with the accompaniment of Chinese New Year songs and popular songs to deliver New Year's blessings. The opening scene, "Galloping into the New Year", featured a high-density burst of fireworks resembling galloping horses charging forward, setting an energetic tone for the show. Following that, a series of fireworks in the shape of distinctive auspicious symbols, such as gold ingots, the Chinese character for "good fortune," and hearts, etc., were discharged. Additionally, the patterns of horseshoe, "HKJC," and "WIN", embodying the elements of sponsor, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, also lit up the night sky, symbolizing a promising start to the Year of the Horse and best wishes for good fortune for all.

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The fireworks display attracted large crowds of residents and tourists. Photo source: offered by the reader of Bastille Post

The heart shape fireworks, Photo source: Threads @ fai12091

The fireworks in the "WIN" pattern

The spectacular fireworks display

The fireworks display lit up the night sky over the Victoria Harbour.

The fireworks display has left a deep impression on both residents and tourists.

The impressive fireworks display

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Photo source: offered by the reader of Bastille Post

The fireworks display attracted large crowds of residents and tourists. Photo source: offered by the reader of Bastille Post

The heart shape fireworks, Photo source: Threads @ fai12091

The fireworks in the "WIN" pattern

The spectacular fireworks display

The fireworks display lit up the night sky over the Victoria Harbour.

The fireworks display has left a deep impression on both residents and tourists.

The impressive fireworks display

The grand finale, "Triumphant Achievement", featured majestic crown-shaped fireworks followed by a rapid-fire sequence of high-density bursts, eliciting cheers and applause from the audience.

Some residents said they hadn't watched fireworks on site for many years. Viewing the patterns of galloping horses on the LED screen of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre across the harbor, they felt like the Hong Kong people could be brave enough to keep running forward in the coming year. In their eyes, the most memorable scene was the grand finale, which they described as decorating the night sky with thousands of dazzling stars.

A tourist from Xi'an Province said it was his first time watching fireworks in Hong Kong. He especially loved the grand finale. Besides the spectacular fireworks, the energetic music on site also made him excited, letting him feel that the trip to Hong Kong was well worth it.

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade was Successfully Held in Tsim Sha Tsui, Showcasing Magnificent Floats and Exciting Performances

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, organized by the Tourism Board, featured a parade of 12 floats and 46 local and international performance troupes in Tsim Sha Tsui at 8 pm.

The float of Cathay opened the parade, with a huge number 80 to symbolize the enterprise's 80th anniversary.

The float of the Hong Kong Jockey Club followed, with equestrian representatives waving to the audience.

The float of McDonald's Hong Kong, participating in the parade for the first time, drew design inspiration from the iconic train installation of McDonald’s Sha Tin New Town Plaza restaurant in the 1980s, evoking collective memories for Hong Kong residents.

The popular cartoon character LABUBU also participated in the parade for the first time, appearing on the float of the Hong Kong Brand Toy Association. The float of Hong Kong Disneyland featured the well-known Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Duffy, and LinaBell.

The Ocean Park Corporation's float featured not only the lovely pandas, but also the Park's iconic Ocean Express, cable cars, and Ferris wheel, alongside Whiskers & Friends and adorable animal ambassadors, wishing everyone success and endless joy in the Year of the Horse.

Many citizens and tourists enjoyed the parade along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Multiple performance troupes from local and international locations participated in the parade, including the Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe, FierS à Cheval, Ballet Victor Campos, and China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association, etc.

After appreciating the parade, local residents and visitors both praised it.

Mr. Chung, a resident, described the parade this year as top-notch, especially mentioning the agile and energetic movements of the performers with horse-themed make-up. Ms. Tsui, another resident, said the parade's atmosphere was wonderful, making her feel the recovering vitality of Hong Kong's urban life, which was the reason for her to stay in Hong Kong for the Chinese New Year this year.

Some tourists from the Taiwan region specifically brought small folding chairs to watch the parade with families and friends, expressing the joy of experiencing Hong Kong's unique Chinese New Year celebrations and the excitement of reliving childhood memories. They praised the McDonald's float as adorable. Mr. Zheng, a tourist from Shaanxi Province, described the parade as spectacular, featuring both traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances as well as international performances with Spanish, Indian, and other countries' styles, enabling him to feel a strong festive atmosphere in Hong Kong.

"Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong" Year of the Horse Fireworks Display Lit up the Night Sky over the Victoria Harbour

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