With a new year comes the perfect time to usher out the old and celebrate your newfound vitality. How to do that? By attending the fab festive events scheduled throughout the Lunar New Year period from fireworks and flower markets to making Chinese New Year wishes in Lin Village. We’ve rounded them up for you into this 2024 guide to Chinese New Year festivities in Hong Kong.
Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade
This year’s parade of floats and performers will be weaving through the streets in TST, celebrating Hong Kong’s traditions and the Year of the Snake. Expect a colourful and exciting parade brought to life by talented local and international performers. Check out the parade route here.
When: 29 January
Where: TST
2025 Lunar New Year Fireworks
Featuring a whopping total of 23,888 pyrotechnic shells, the 23-minute long fireworks show will start at 8pm. With nine different scenes set to play out during the display, keep an eye out symbols of prosperity and luck, and for the red and silver peonies, hearts, and panda fireworks lighting up the sky. Plus, to finish there will be the Dance of the Golden Snake. Make sure to get a great spot with our guide!
When: 30 January
Where: Victoria Harbour
Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival
This unique way to celebrate Chinese New Year is one of the age-old traditions of CNY in Hong Kong. It involves writing a wish on a placard, tying it to a mandarin and tossing it into the tree so it will come true.
When: 30 January to 13 February
Where: Lam Tsuen in Tai Po
Flower Market
If there is ever a time to see the Hong Kong flower market in full bloom, it’s during CNY! We have a guide to finding the right bunch to start the CNY here.
Where: Flower Market Road, Prince Edward, Kowloon
Lee Tung Avenue
Another classic location to have a wander through in CNY is Lee Tung Avenue. More than 800 lanterns will fill the avenue, alongside 12 peach blossom trees. Make sure to visit during one of the lion and dragon dance performances!
When: 14 January to 2 March
Where: 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
CNY Raceday 2025
Start the Year of the Snake at one of the biggest race days of the year! Test your luck or enjoy a variety of entertainment, traditional lion dances and singing performances.
When: 31 January
Where: Sha Tin Racecourse
Want to learn more about Chinese New Year wishes and other interesting festivities? Read our article on Lunar New Year traditions here.
For more activities in Hong Kong, visit our Things To Do section.
