Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake
31.1.2025 & 8.2.2025
The snake is one of the 12 zodiac signs of traditional Chinese culture containing rich and colourful cultural connotations, symbolizing longevity, wisdom, spirituality, strength, and possessing keen discernment and adaptability.
2025 is the year of the Snake, a year full of auspicious wishes, unfolding bright prospects and development potential to Macao, an international metropolis where Chinese and Western cultures merge. The Chinese New Year Parade celebrates the year of the Snake and wishes Macao tremendous vitality and prosperity as a shining pearl and a treasured place of the great motherland!
Highlights of the Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake
Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake
First Parade with floats and performances

Event Date and Time
31st January, 2025, Friday (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)
Cultural performance
Sai Van Lake Square
Performance Groups
Local, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Culture City of East Asia and Overseas performance groups
Parade Floats
17 parade floats (8 from Government Departments: MGTO, Asia Tourism Exchange Center, DSEDT, IAM, IPIM, IC, ID, Economic Development Bureau of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and 9 floats from local and Hengqin entities).
Public Stands
Sai Van Lake Square, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Square in front of Kun Iam Ecumenical Center, Roundabout of Macao Science Center and Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Roman Amphitheater
Broadcasting
Live / deferred
Route Map

Second Parade with floats and cultural performances

Event Date and Time
8th February, 2025, Saturday (11th day of Lunar New Year), 20:00 – 21:30
Parade Route
(Starting point) Estrada 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
Iao Hon Market Garden
Parade Floats
17 parade floats (8 from Government Departments: MGTO, Asia Tourism Exchange Center, DSEDT, IAM, IPIM, IC, ID, Economic Development Bureau of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and 9 floats from local and Hengqin entities).
Spectators area
Starting point at Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, along the parade route to the ending point at Iao Hon Market Park.
Route Map

Parade Float Exhibition
Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
Date: 1st to 7th February 2025, 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Tap Seac Square
Date: 9th to 16th February 2025, 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Chinese New Year Fireworks Displays
Seafront of Macau Tower
Date and Time:
31st January, 2025, 9:45pm (3rd day of Lunar New Year)
4th February, 2025, 9:00pm (7th day of Lunar New Year)
12th February, 2025, 9:00pm (15th day of Lunar New Year)
Best viewing spots
Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen between Kun Iam Ecumenical Center and Kun Iam Statue Waterfront Leisure Area, Macao Science Centre Waterfront Promenade, Anim'Art NAM VAN, Avenida de Sagres (next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Macau), Caminho Marginal do Lago (next to YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel) and Avenida do Oceano da 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.