Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Hong Kong is livestreamed globally

The Hong Kong Tourism Board's Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will take place on Feb. 17 with 60 floats and performing groups, and it will be livestreamed worldwide on satellite and social media.

Chinese New Year is Hong Kong's major annual festival, with events such as flower markets, temple prayers, the night parade and Victoria Harbour fireworks. This year the Hong Kong Tourism Board has adopted "Everywhere A Wish" as the theme for the season. Leading the festive programmes is the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade, which this year is themed "Best Fortune. World Party." The parade will be held on the evening of the first day of Chinese New Year and will be livestreamed on satellite and social media for international audiences. Key details: - Organizer: Hong Kong Tourism Board. - Date and time: evening of the first day of Chinese New Year (Feb. 17). - Theme: "Best Fortune. World Party.". - Scale: 60 floats and performing groups along the parade route. - Location: Tsim Sha Tsui, with interaction between performers and onlookers. - Distribution: event will be broadcast and livestreamed globally via satellite and social media. Summary: The parade is presented as the lead highlight of the Year of the Horse celebrations and is described as engaging both local crowds and international viewers. Live broadcasts will allow audiences outside Hong Kong to view the event. The parade is scheduled for Feb. 17 and will be available via the announced global livestream channels.