Celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR
Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Dragon
12.2.2024 & 17.2.2024
With a profound symbolism, the dragon is considered as sacred, auspicious and prosperity in Chinese folklore. The dragon is a token of courage, dignity and power, and represents good fortune and well-being. The dragon is associated with strong ambition and in Chinese mythology, the dragon has the magical power to control the wind, clouds, rain and weather.
2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (diamond jubilee) and the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland (silver jubilee), which also coincides with the year of the dragon, combined into a rare and auspicious year with three celebrations. On the third day of the first lunar month of the year of the dragon, everyone celebrates the return and reunion of the dragons. The dazzling wood dragon and all other dragons assemble in Macao and form a horde of dragons that resembles the Great Wall, blessing the “Descendants of the Dragon”. Under the guard of dragons, Macao will prosper in the new era and a new journey under the leadership of the motherland, with all the industries booming and achieving success.
Highlights of Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Dragon 2024 and Fireworks Display on February 12
Celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR - Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Dragon
First Parade with floats and performances
Event Date and Time
12th February, 2024, Monday (3rd day of Lunar New Year) 20:00 – 21:45
Parade Route
(Starting point) Sai Van Lake SquareAv. Dr. Sun Yat-SenMacao Science CenterMacau Fisherman’s Wharf (Ending point)
Parade Floats
15 parade floats
Location of Public Stands
Sai Van Lake Square, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Square in front of Kun Iam Ecumenical Center and Roundabout of Macao Science Center
Opening Ceremony and Cultural performance
20:00, Sai Van Lake Square
Performance Groups
Local, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Overseas performance groups
Chinese New Year Fireworks Displays
21:45, Seafront of Macau Tower
TV Broadcast
Live / deferred
Route Map
Second Parade with floats and cultural performances
Event Date and Time
17th February, 2024, Saturday (8th day of Lunar New Year), 20:00 – 21:30
Parade Route
(Starting point) University of St. Joseph and Colégio Diocesano de S. JoséEstrada Marginal da Ilha VerdeAv. do Conselheiro BorjaEstrada do ArcoEstrada da Areia PretaAv. de Venceslau de MoraisRua Quatro do Bairro da Areia PretaAv. da LongevidadeRua do Mercado de Iao HonIao Hon Market Garden (Ending point)
Cultural Performance
20:15, Iao Hon Market Garden
Route Map
Parade Float Exhibition
Outdoor carpark of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Date: 13th to 16th February 2024
Tap Seac Square
Date: 18th to 25th February 2024
Chinese New Year Fireworks Displays
Seafront of Macau Tower
Date and Time:
12th February, 2024 (3rd day of Lunar New Year), 21:45
16th February, 2024 (7th day of Lunar New Year), 21:00
24th February, 2024 (15th day of Lunar New Year), 21:00
Vantage points to watch fireworks
For residents and visitors to enjoy fireworks from different angles, five vantage points are: Anim’Arte NAM VAN, from Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre to Leisure Area of Kun Iam Statue Waterfront on Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Avenida de Sagres (next to Mandarin Oriental, Macau), the waterfront at Macao Science Center and Avenida do Oceano in Taipa.
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Organizer
Free Admission
Hotline: +853 2833 3000
** Macao Government Tourism Office reserves the right to change the program without prior notice.