Walk to the middle of the Macau-Taipa bridge for less crowds and good views. However keep in mind that the noise of the traffic can distract from the spectacle.
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6. Over to Taipa
You’re more likely to get an unobstructed view if you opt to see the Macau fireworks from Taipa (the island connected to Macau Peninsula by three bridges). However the show will appear much smaller and there will be a sound delay as the noise travels across the water. To enjoy a relaxed evening in style, opt for a table at the lounge bar on the 38th floor of the Altira Hotel (Avenida de Kwong Tung).
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Parade

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade is a classic featuring colorful floats, marching bands, troupes of acrobats, lively dragons, traditional Chinese dancers, international troupes from all over the world, drummers, Chinese lions, and of course, firecrackers.
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It is traditionally held on the evening of New Year's Day and winds through the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui on an hour and a half extravaganza of lively music, dance, acrobatics, folklore, martial arts and well-wishing to greet the new year.
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The parade features over 30 floats and performing troupes from the many organisations, which in the past has included Cathay Pacific, the official sponsor, Disneyland Hong Kong, Ocean Park and Ngong Ping 360.
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There will be traditional lion dancers along with the colorful dragons. There are as well a number of international guest performers anywhere from Peru, Thailand, to the Czech Republic and Japan. It is one big street party. Check it out!
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The Parade circles through the popular Tsim Sha Tsui Area, starting around the Hong Kong Cultural Centre near the waterfront. It then follows north along Canton Road, turning on Haiphong Road, and then South on Nathan Road to arrive finally back on the waterfront by Salisbury Road, ending in front of the Sheraton Hotel.
Hong Kong Chinese New Year Parade Route
This map gives you an idea of the parade route, and where the nearest MTR stations are to get there. Exact beginning and ending points as well as the actual route may vary from year to year, but you can tell by where the streets are being roped off and the stands set up.
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Special spectators stands are set up for this event along Nathan Road, Canton Road and the HK Cultural Center and there is an admission charge for these reserved seats. Otherwise, viewing along the parade route is free. Beware of "official looking" people that might try to charge you a "show fee" along the free parade route.
When is the Chinese New Year Parade 2017?
On Lunar New Year's Day, January 28, 2017, the official start time of the parade is 8:00 pm, regardless of the official start time, you want to make sure to come at least a couple of hours earlier and get a good spot as you can expect everybody and their cousin will be on the streets that night.
Anyhow, the entertainment begins way before the start of the parade. As early as 6:00pm you are likely to see the roving performers entertaining the early birds along the parade route with their lively shows, anything from dragon dances, acrobats in stilts, drummers, etc.
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If you have tickets for the spectator stands, they start to open at 7:00 pm.
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There will be street closures on the day of the parade as stands are being set up and near the time of the parade the route will be roped off.
This year's Lunar New Year parade highlights are TBA, last year's featured Star Wars characters with Darth Vader and Storm Troopers taking to the streets of Hong Kong.
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The first floats start from around the HK Cultural Centre at 8:00 pm and the rest will follow for the next hour and a half or so. The last floats will reach the end point at around 10:30 pm.
Macau
The holiday officially kicks off with the annual New Year’s Day Parade (8 February 2016), which is a fantastic event, highlighted by the 238-metre long dragon that winds its way through the streets of the Historic City Centre.
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The parade is a true spectacle, beginning with drummers and 18 lion dancer tandems. Mascots of the twelve zodiac animals as well as the gods of Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity are also on hand, passing out lai see (red packets) and wishing good luck to all who attend the ceremony and parade.
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