Merry Balloon Hong Kong Returns to Kai Tak Sports Park with Upgraded IP Celebration for Grand Balloon Fiesta

Following the overwhelming response from last year, "Merry Balloon Hong Kong," Asia's largest IP celebration, has announced its highly anticipated return. This year's event has been fully upgraded and will move to the Kai Tak Sports Park, introducing an all-new "Merry Balloon Park" alongside a more spectacular IP lineup, promising unprecedented festive surprises for residents and visitors.

Following the overwhelming response from last year, "Merry Balloon Hong Kong," Asia's largest IP celebration, has announced its highly anticipated return.

The "Merry Balloon Parade," a large-scale IP helium balloon parade, is set to take center stage at Kai Tak Sports Park on December 27. A host of popular international and local IP characters will transform into giant flying balloons, parading through the skies above Hong Kong alongside a series of spectacular live performances. The grand visual spectacle is poised to create unforgettable festive memories for all attendees.

"Merry Balloon Hong Kong 2026" will also unveil a surprise new IP lineup, with two globally renowned characters—Cookie Monster and Snoopy—announced as the first to join. More international and local IP characters will be revealed in due course.

The giant balloon of Cookie Monster at the Kai Tak Sports Park

The giant balloon of Snoopy at the Kai Tak Sports Park

In addition, from December 18 to 27, 2026, the event will introduce the brand-new "Merry Balloon Park" for a limited 10-day run. The park will feature a giant bouncy zone, interactive booth games, selected coffee and gourmet offerings, and event-exclusive crossover merchandise, inviting everyone to celebrate the festive season together.

From December 18 to 27, 2026, the event will introduce the brand-new "Merry Balloon Park" for a limited 10-day run.

Event trailer: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeiurbuhVbR/?vrfl=dmplcDc2NDQ0dDBr

From February 18 to 26, 8 distinctive floats that attended the Chinese New Year Parade would be displayed at Kai Tak Sports Park to continue the excitement of the parade.

Photo source: kaitaksportspark.com.hk

Besides, on February 18 and 19, two stages would be added at Kai Tak Sports Park, featuring multiple participating Chinese Mainland and international groups who will perform live, enhancing the festive atmosphere for the audience.

The mini float of Hong Kong Tourism Board

The float of McDonald's Hong Kong

The float of Quality Tourism Services Association

The float of Asia Tourism Exchange Centre

Moreover, the KTSP Documentary Public Screening has extended its lasting period to February 27, welcoming residents and tourists to view an extraordinary journey of establishing Kai Tak Sports Park as a world-class stage.

The float of Hong Kong Tourism Board

The float of Macau Government Tourist Office

The float of Hong Kong Disneyland

The float of Cathay