Event Overview
Welcome the Year of the Horse with Macao's spectacular New Year celebrations! The "Parade for the Celebration of the Year of the Horse" is a series of vibrant festivities featuring dazzling parade floats, international performers, and a grand fireworks display. This event brings festive cheer to the city with two major parades, float exhibitions, and live broadcasts for everyone to enjoy.
Event Highlights
- Grand Parades: Two exciting parades featuring 13 elaborate floats and over 1,000 performers from Asia, Portugal, and around the world.
- Stage Performances: Special shows at key locations following the parades.
- Fireworks Spectacular: A magnificent fireworks display with laser effects lighting up the Macao skyline.
- Float Exhibition: The parade floats are displayed at public squares for photo opportunities after the parades.
- Live Broadcast: Watch the parade live on LED screens set up across Macao if you can't make it to the route.
Schedule & Locations
Parade Floats & Performances
Live Broadcast Locations (February 2 only)
The parade will be broadcast live on LED screens at:
- Macao Science Centre
- Rua de Pedro Nolasco da Silva (Pak Ma Hang)
- Iao Hon Market Garden
- Avenida Panoramica do Lago Nam Van (Nam Van Lake Scenic Road)
- Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre
- Largo dos Bombeiros, Taipa (in front of Taipa Fire Station)
Floats Exhibition
-
Sai Van Lake Square
- Dates: February 3 – February 7
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Date: February 8
- Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
-
Tap Seac Square
- Dates: February 9 – February 15
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Date: February 16
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fireworks Show
- Date: February 2
- Time: 10:00 PM
- Location: Seafront area between Macau Tower and Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre (Guan Yin Statue)
Additional Information
- Tourist Hotline: (853) 2833 3000
- Admission: Free public event
Organized by the Macao Government Tourist Office.
