Macau Lunar New Year Parade 2026

TL;DR: What is the route for the 2026 Macau Lunar New Year Float Parade? What time does it depart? Free viewing locations and traffic closure arrangements?

Confidence Statement: The information in this article was verified by codex websearch and generated using the nlm_p2_runner.py rule-based template. Please refer to official announcements for accuracy.

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1. Festival Background + 2026 Dates

2026 Macau Lunar New Year Float Parade: Route, Time, Free Viewing, Road Closures & Traffic

2026 Main Dates

Item	Date
Lunar New Year's Day / Chinese New Year Main Day	February 17, 2026 (Tue)
Macau "Happy Chinese New Year" First Float Parade	February 19, 2026 (Thu)
Second Float Parade	February 28, 2026 (Sat)

Float Parade Schedule and Route

Session	Date	Departure Time	Departure Point	Main Parade Streets / Stops	Endpoint
Session 1	February 19, 2026	8:00 PM	Nam Van Lake Square	Nam Van Lake Square → Dr. Sun Yat Sen Avenue → Macau Science Center Precinct	Macau Science Center Precinct
Session 2	February 28, 2026	8:00 PM	Rua Norte do Patane	Rua Norte do Patane → Estrada do Istmo → Arco da Avenida do Estádio → Avenida da Praia Grande → Avenida de Venceslau de Morais → Avenida de Francisco de Miranda → Avenida do Cmdt. Zhuhai → Avenida da Estabilidade	Iao Hon Market Park

Free Viewing Locations

Session	Recommended Free Viewing Locations
First Show	Sai Van Lake Square Area, Along Dr. Sun Yat Sen Avenue, Macau Science Center Piazza
Second Show	Rua Norte do Estádio, Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira, Estrada do Istmo, Avenida de Horta e Costa, Rua de Manuel de Arriaga, Avenida de Horta e Costa, Iao Hon Market Park Area

• The float parade is part of the Macau Government Tourism Board's Lunar New Year celebration activities, and viewing along the route is free of charge.
• The most crowded locations are typically the starting point, turning points, performance areas, and the finish line.
• The finish line at Macau Science Center Piazza for the first show is ideal for viewing the floats parked, performances, and taking photos.
• The second route is longer, and residents in the Northern District can conveniently watch from the areas around Iao Hon, Fai Chi Kei, Horta e Costa, and Iao Hon.

Key Points on Traffic Closures and Temporary Arrangements

Date / Time Period	Affected Area	Arrangements
Around the first parade on February 19	Sai Van Lake Square, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, and the area in front of the Macau Science Museum	Phased implementation of temporary traffic control, road closures, detours, and bus stop adjustments
Around the second parade on February 28	Rua Norte do Estádio, Ilha Verde, Areia Preta, Molaras, Eduardo Prado, Rodrigues de Faria, Avenida do Comandante, and Iao Hon area	Phased road closures, detours, temporary suspension of some bus stops, and bus route adjustments
Along the parade route	Parking spaces, passenger boarding/alighting areas, motorcycle parking spaces	Temporary prohibition of parking or passenger boarding/alighting in multiple locations
During the parade	Public buses	Multiple bus routes will be temporarily diverted, some stops will be suspended

Key Numbers

Number	Meaning
2 events	2026 Macau Lunar New Year Float Parade held in two events
February 17	Lunar New Year's Day 2026
February 19	First float parade
February 28	Second float parade
8:00 PM	Departure time for both events
Approximately 10 main roads/streets	Second event runs from Sai Lei Tau to Iao Hon, passing through multiple major streets in the Northern District

Festival Background and Origins

• Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year in Chinese society, with the core concept being "bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new."
• Macau's Lunar New Year activities combine traditional celebrations, tourism performances, community parades, fireworks, and New Year fairs. The float parade is one of Macau's major tourism brand events during the Chinese New Year in recent years.
• The float parade features themes of Chinese zodiac, New Year celebrations, urban tourism, and community festivities. Through floats, dance troupes, performance groups, and interactive activities along the route, the traditional customs of "seeking good fortune" and "welcoming the new year" are transformed into a citywide festival parade.
• As a city where Eastern and Western cultures converge, Macau's New Year parade preserves the festive atmosphere of Chinese celebrations while incorporating tourism and entertainment elements, attracting both local residents and tourists to stay in Macau for consumption and viewing.

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2. Main Activities / Highlights

Religious Significance

• Lunar New Year is traditionally associated with ancestor worship, paying homage to deities, praying for blessings, seeking peace and safety, seeking good fortune, and wishing for family prosperity.
• During the first month of the lunar calendar, Macau residents often visit temples to offer incense and pray for blessings, such as at A-Ma Temple and Lin Fung Temple, symbolizing prayers for good fortune, health, and peace in the new year.
• "The first day of the Lunar New Year" marks the beginning of the new year, with religious significance placed on good omens, avoiding inauspicious words, New Year greetings, giving red envelopes, reunion dinners, and the New Year opening feast.
• While the float parade itself is a more modern celebration, it carries forward the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year—「迎祥納福」 (ushering in good fortune), 「社區同樂」 (community joy), and 「新歲開運」 (starting the new year with good luck).

Sources

• https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/zh-hant/article/cny/parade-2026
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-1-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-2-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf
• https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/public-holidays/year-2026/
• https://www.culturalheritage.mo/files/culturalheritage/1732608915480.pdf

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2026 Macau Lunar New Year Float Parade Information

Core Answer

Session	Date	Departure Time	Starting Point	Destination	Parade Route
Session 1: Sai Wan Lake / NAPE Line	2026-02-19 (3rd Day of Chinese New Year)	20:00	Sai Wan Lake Plaza	Macau Fisherman's Wharf	Sai Wan Lake Plaza → Dr. Sun Yat-sen Avenue → Macau Science Center → Macau Fisherman's Wharf
Session 2: Northern District Line	2026-02-28 (12th Day of Chinese New Year)	20:00	Rua Norte do Estabelecimento de Bazar	Iao Hon Market Park	Rua Norte do Estabelecimento de Bazar → Estabelecimento de Bazar Road → Rua do Arco → Avenida de Horta e Costa → Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira → Rua Quarta do Patane → Avenida da Longevidade → Rua do Mercado → Iao Hon Market Park

Key Figures

Item	Number
Number of Floats	17 units
Participants	Approx. 1,300
First Show Seating Capacity	Over 4,200
First Show Audience Entry Time	From 17:30
First Show Warm-up / Opening Stage	From 17:50
Second Show - Yao Han Cultural Performance	From 20:15
Number of Drones	3,888
Float Exhibition Lighting Hours	Daily 17:00-22:00

Main Event Schedule

Date	Time	Activity	Location
2026-02-17	11:00-13:00	Big Golden Dragon Parade	From Senate Square to A-Ma Temple Area
2026-02-17	13:30-18:45	Community Performance Tour	Multiple Community Locations
2026-02-18	10:30-18:00	Community Performance Tour	Southern and Central District, Islands District, Northern District, New Port Area, etc.
2026-02-19	17:30 Onwards	First Session Audience Entry	West Bay Lake Plaza and Other Viewing Areas
2026-02-19	17:50 Onwards	Warm-up Performance / Interactive Games	West Bay Lake Plaza
2026-02-19	20:00-21:45	First Float Parade and Performance	West Bay Lake Plaza to Macau Fisherman's Wharf
2026-02-19	21:45	First Drone Fireworks Show	Sea Area in Front of Macau Tower
2026-02-23	21:00	Second Drone Fireworks Show	Sea Area in Front of Macau Tower
2026-02-28	20:00-21:30	Second Float Parade and Performance	Rua Norte do Estabelecimento to Iao Hon Market Park
2026-02-28	20:15 Onwards	Grand Final Cultural Performance	Iao Hon Market Park
2026-03-03	21:00	Third Drone Fireworks Show	Sea Area in Front of Macau Tower

Free Viewing Locations

Session	Official Viewing Locations / Areas
Session 1	West Lake Lakefront Square, Sun Yat-sen Avenue, Goddess of Mercy Lotus Pavilion Front Square, Macau Science Center Front Roundabout, Macau Fisherman's Wharf Ancient Roman Theatre
Session 2	Rua Norte do Estádio Starting Point, Parade Route Both Sides Pedestrian Walkway, Iao Hon Market Park Area
Float Display 1	Macau Fisherman's Wharf Roman Square, 2026-02-20 to 02-27
Float Display 2	Tap Seac Square, 2026-03-01 to 03-08

• Session 1 has limited seating, with "first-come, first-served" arrangements.
• Session 1 includes accessible viewing locations.
• Session 1 also features LED broadcast locations: Guangzhou Street / Shanghai Street in Namor, Macau Fisherman's Wharf, Macau Science Center Front Roundabout, Iao Hon Market Park, Edmundo dos Santos Elderly Park, Namor Lake Avenue, Tap Seac Square, Taipa Fire Station Forecourt.

Traffic Road Closures / Temporary Arrangements Highlights

Date	Time	Measures	Affected Roads
2026-02-19	17:00-23:00	Road Closure / Traffic Restriction	Sai Wan Lake Plaza, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Science Center Square, Science Center Roundabout area
2026-02-19	17:00-23:00	Road Closure	Section of Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen between Sai Wan Lake Plaza and Science Center Roundabout (sea-side carriageway); section of Sai Wan Lake Plaza between Observation Tower Street and Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen
2026-02-19	19:00-23:00	Police-implemented Vehicle Access Restriction	Sai Wan Lake Plaza, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Science Center Square, Science Center Roundabout
2026-02-19	22:00-23:00	Temporary Bus Measures	Some routes including 1, 5, 10, 61 affected
2026-02-19	22:00-23:00	Temporary Operation 26S	Tower / Tunnel to Islands direction, every 15-30 minutes
2026-02-19	20:30-23:00	Temporary Operation 52S	Amador Plaza circular route, every 15-20 minutes
2026-02-19	22:00 onwards	N3 Early Operation	According to route guide
2026-02-28	19:00-22:00	Police-implemented Vehicle Access Restriction	Rua Norte do Estádio, Avenida do Estádio, Rua do Arc de Velha, Avenida da Areia Preta, Avenida de Horta e Costa, Rua 4 da Areia Preta, Avenida de João XXII, Rua do Mercado
2026-02-28	17:00-23:00	Temporary Bus Measures	Routes 1, 1A, 2, 3A, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10B, 12, 18, 18B, 19, 22, 23, 26, 26A, 28B, 30, 34, 3X, MT4 - some stops temporarily not served or temporary stops used
2026-02-28	21:00-23:00	Vehicle Access Restriction	Avenida de Sto. António, Avenida do Infante D. Henrique, Rua de Sá da Bandeira, underground carriageway at Praça do Tap Seac

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3. Schedule / Venue Map

Official Program Highlights

• "Happy Chinese New Year - 2026 Dragon Dance Celebrations" Community Tour:
• 2026-02-17: Golden Dragon Parade 11:00-13:00; Community Tour 13:30-18:45.
• 2026-02-18: Community Tour 10:30-18:00.
• First Float Parade:
• 2026-02-19 20:00-21:45.
• Starts at Sai Wan Lake Plaza, ends at Macau Fisherman's Wharf.
• Same evening at 21:45, followed by a drone fireworks show.
• Second Float Parade:
• 2026-02-28 20:00-21:30.
• Starts at Rua Norte do Patane, ends at Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon Park.
• Final cultural performance at Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon Park starting at 20:15.

Source URLs

• https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/zh-hant/article/cny/parade-2026
• https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/news/1214273/
• https://www.gcs.gov.mo/detail/zh-hant/N26BZWM6wf
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-1-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-2-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf

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2026 Macau Chinese New Year Float Parade + Restaurant Reservation Guide

Float Parade Highlights

Session	Date / Time	Starting Point	Route	End Point	Free Viewing Locations
First Session	February 19, 2026 (Third Day of Lunar New Year) 20:00–21:45	Sai Wan Lake Plaza	Sai Wan Lake Plaza → Dr. Sun Yat-sen Avenue → Macau Science Center	Macau Fisherman's Wharf	Sai Wan Lake Plaza, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Avenue, Square in front of Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre, Rotunda in front of Macau Science Center, Ancient Roman Theatre at Macau Fisherman's Wharf
Second Session	February 28, 2026 (Twelfth Day of Lunar New Year) 20:00–21:30	Rua Norte do Patane	Rua Norte do Patane → Estrada do Istmo → Rua do Arco → Estrada do Estádio → Avenida de Venceslau de Morais → Rua 4 do Estádio → Avenida de Longa Vida → Rua do Mercado	Iao Hon Market Park	Starting point on Rua Norte do Patane, pedestrian walkways along both sides of the parade route, Iao Hon Market Park

Key Figures

Item	Number
Float Vehicles	17 vehicles
First Parade Duration	Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
Second Parade Duration	Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
First Parade - Main Traffic Controls	February 19 17:00–23:00 / 19:00–23:00
Second Parade - Main Traffic Controls	February 28 19:00–22:00
Float Exhibition	Macau Fisherman's Wharf: February 20–27; Tap Seac Square: March 1–8
Float Display Lighting	17:00–22:00
Event Admission	Free

Road Closures / Traffic Arrangements

Event 1: Sai Wan Lake to Fisherman's Wharf

Time	Arrangements	Roads / Areas Involved
February 19, 17:00–23:00	Two-way traffic	Parts of Sai Wan Lake Plaza
February 19, 17:00–23:00	Traffic closure	Sun Yat-sen Avenue (seaside side), part of Sai Wan Lake Plaza carriageway
February 19, 19:00–23:00	Police-implemented vehicle access restrictions	Sai Wan Lake Plaza, Sun Yat-sen Avenue, Science Center Plaza, Science Center Roundabout
February 19, 17:00–23:00	Temporary bus skip	Fisherman's Wharf Convention Center, Harbourview Hotel, Macau Science Center, New Port/Cultural Center and other stops
February 19, 22:00–23:00	Temporary / Extended bus services	26S, 52S; N3 service starts early at 22:00

Event 2: Rua Norte do Patane to Iao Hon

Time	Arrangements	Roads / Areas Involved
February 28, 19:00–22:00	Police-implemented vehicle access restrictions	Rua Norte do Patane, Avenida do Estádio, Rua do Arco, Avenida de Horta e Costa, Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, Rua 4 de Iao Hon, Avenida de João XXI, Rua do Mercado
February 28, 21:00–23:00	Vehicle access restrictions	Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, Avenida do Infante D. Henrique, Rua de Sacadura Cabral, underground carriageway of Tap Seac Square
February 27, 22:00–February 28, 22:00	Parking prohibited	Public bus parking area near Rua Norte do Patane gas station, some metered parking spaces on Rua do Estabelecimento
February 28, 17:00–23:00	Temporary bus skip / Bus stop changes	Routes 1, 1A, 2, 3A, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10B, 12, 18, 18B, 19, 22, 23, 26, 26A, 28B, 30, 32, 34, 51A, MT4 and other routes affected

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4. Price / Tickets / Booking

Free Viewing Strategies

• First show: Want to watch the opening atmosphere: Choose Sai Van Lake Square, but arrive early, recommended to arrive before 18:30.
• Want to take close-up photos of floats: Sun Yat-sen Avenue offers a longer line of sight, suitable for photographing the entire float procession.
• Want to combine with dinner: The Science Museum / Fisherman's Wharf area has convenient restaurant connections, but traffic will start to be restricted after 17:00.
• Second show: Want to avoid crowds: The routes along Istmo Road and Arco Road are more dispersed than the You Han terminus.
• Want to watch the finale performance: You Han Market Park, cultural performances start from 20:15.
• Transportation strategy: On parade day, avoid driving into the core routes of Sai Van Lake, New Port, and Northern District; use walking + bus peripheral stations, or arrive early nearby for dinner and wait for the show to begin.

Restaurant Reservation Strategies

Scenario	Recommended Time	Strategy
Dinner before the parade	17:30–18:30	Book an early time slot; after dining, walk to the viewing point; avoid getting stuck due to road closures after 19:00
Late night snack / dinner after the parade	After 22:00	For the first session, choose the area around NAPE, Fisherman's Wharf, or Macau Tower; for the second session, choose the outskirts of Fai Chi Kei, Toi Shan, or Areia Preta
Family reunion dinner	2–4 weeks in advance	Prioritize booking 4/6/8/12-person set menus; confirm whether prepayment is required and if there's a time limit for dining
Hotel restaurants	3–6 weeks in advance	Lunar New Year's Day to the third day, weekends, and fireworks days are the most popular
Local restaurants	1–3 weeks in advance	Call directly to confirm business hours, set menus, minimum spend, and whether reservations are accepted
Large tables / Private rooms	1 month in advance	6–12 person set menus usually offer better value; private rooms typically have additional minimum spend requirements or a 10% service charge

Special Menu / Price Range

Type	Restaurant / Location	Period	Special Menu / Content	Price
Hotel Cantonese	MGM Macau「Golden Hall」/ MGM COTAI「Chun」	Feb 9–23	New Year Poon Choi, celebratory set menus, dim sum & chef's recommendations	Poon Choi MOP 1,980 / min 6 people; MOP 7,680 / 6 people premium; Set MOP 8,800 / 6 people
Hotel Hot Pot	MGM COTAI「Hot Pot」	Feb 17–23	New Year Hot Pot Set	MOP 1,288 / 2 people
Hotel Teppanyaki	MGM COTAI「Grill 58」	Feb 17–19	Year of the Horse Teppanyaki Escapades, including 3 glasses of sake	MOP 2,688 / person
Hotel Buffet	Galaxy Macau「Andaz Kitchen」	Feb 17–20	New Year Seafood Buffet, including oysters, crab legs, lobster, Chinese-Portuguese festive dishes	Adult MOP 688; Child MOP 388
Hotel Premium Chinese	Galaxy Macau「Lai Heen」	Feb 16–23	New Year Dim Sum, Lunar New Year Dinner	Dim Sum from MOP 68; Dinner MOP 1,888 / person
Hotel Poon Choi	Galaxy Macau Multiple Chinese Restaurants	Jan 20 – Mar 3	Village Poon Choi / Sichuan Spicy Poon Choi	MOP 1,088 / min 4 people; MOP 1,888–2,288 / 8 people
Hotel Afternoon Tea	Galaxy「CHA BEI」/「Nagomi」	Jan – Mar	New Year Theme Afternoon Tea	MOP 598 / 2 people
Local / New Port	L'Arc Chinese Restaurant	Feb 14–16	Reunion Dinner Set	MOP 2,688 / 4 people; MOP 4,288 / 8 people; MOP 5,688 / 12 people
Local / Tower	Nan Hu Ming Yue Lua Azul	Feb 1 – Mar 3	Celebratory 4 / 6 / 8 people sets, 12 people Spring Banquet Set	MOP 2,488 / 4 people; MOP 3,988 / 6 people; MOP 5,288 / 8 people; MOP 7,588–10,088 / 12 people

Recommended Restaurants

Recommended	Suitable For	Reason
MGM Golden Hall / Chun	High-quality family dinners, client dinners, 6–12 person reunion dinners	Clear pricing, available in both pot dishes and set menus, suitable for formal gatherings
Galaxy Lai Heen	High-end Cantonese cuisine, important clients	MOP 1,888 per person for New Year's dinner, suitable for those seeking reliable hotel-grade service
Galaxy Andaz Kitchen	Families with children, buffet dining	Adult MOP 688, Child MOP 388, wide selection, low risk
Galaxy Poon Choi Series	4–8 person family/company gatherings	Starting from MOP 1,088, better value proposition than fine dining set menus
L'Arc Chinese Restaurant	Local reunion dinners, elder family gatherings	4/8/12 person set menus available, pricing more moderate than large integrated resorts
South Lake Ming Yue / Lua Azul	Parade + Macau Tower / Sai Van Lake itinerary	Close to first parade route, complete 4–12 person set menus, ideal for early dinner before walking to watch the floats

Practical Schedule

February 19th - First Session

Time	Itinerary
17:30	Early dinner in Nam Bin / Macau Tower / Napei area
18:45	Walk to Sai Van Lake Square, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen or Science Museum
20:00	Float parade departs from Sai Van Lake Square
21:45	Parade ends at Macau Fisherman's Wharf
After 22:00	Avoid the road closure core area; go to Nam Bin or around Fisherman's Wharf for late night snacks

February 28th - Second Session

Time	Itinerary
17:30	Early dinner in Fai Chi Kei / Faishan / Heishahuan perimeter
18:45	Walk to Rua Norte do Patane, Estrada das Ilhas or Rua do Arco
20:00	Float parade departs from Rua Norte do Patane
20:15	Cultural performance begins at Rua de João Lecaros Park
21:30	Parade ends at Rua de João Lecaros Park
After 22:00	Wait for crowds to disperse, then take bus or walk away

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5. Transportation Arrangement

Sources

• https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/zh-hant/article/cny/parade-2026
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-1-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-2-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf
• https://www.mgm.mo/en/best-deal/2026-new-year-offers
• https://www.galaxymacau.com/id/offers/dining/auspicious-delicacies-2026/

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2026 Macau Chinese New Year Float Parade Traffic Summary

Key Figures

Item	Number
Float Parade Sessions	2 sessions
Number of Floats	17 floats
Performers on Third Day of CNY	approximately 1,300
Live Viewing Areas on Third Day of CNY	5 areas
Seats on Third Day of CNY	over 4,200 seats, first-come-first-served
Drone Fireworks on Third Day of CNY	3,888 drones
Spring Festival Inbound/Outbound Forecast	6 million to 6.21 million passenger trips
Peak Travel Day	February 19 (Third Day of CNY), approximately 780,000 passenger trips

Float Parade Time and Route

Date	Time	Starting Point	Parade Route	Endpoint	Free Viewing Locations
February 19, 2026, Thursday (Third Day of Lunar New Year)	20:00-21:45	Sai Wan Lake Plaza	Sai Wan Lake Plaza → Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen → Macau Science Center	Macau Fisherman's Wharf	Sai Wan Lake Plaza, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Plaza in Front of Kun Iam Tong In Temple, Macau Science Center Roundabout, Macau Fisherman's Wharf Roman Amphitheatre
February 28, 2026, Saturday (Twelfth Day of Lunar New Year)	20:00-21:30	Rua Norte do Estádio	Rua Norte do Estádio → Estrada do Istmo → Avenida do Istmo → Estrada Marginal → Avenida de Venceslau de Morais → Rua 4 do Estádio → Avenida da Longevidade → Rua do Mercado	Parque do Mercado de Iao Hon	Rua Norte do Estádio Starting Point, Both Sides of the Parade Route Along the Way, Parque do Mercado de Iao Hon

Traffic Control on Third Day of Lunar New Year: February 19

Time	Control Measures	Affected Roads
February 19, 19:00-23:00	Police implement vehicle access restrictions	Sai Van Lake Plaza, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Science Center Precinct, Science Center Roundabout
February 19, 17:00-23:00	Traffic closed, except for emergency services and vehicles entering/exiting parking lots	Seaside lane of Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen from Sai Van Lake Plaza to Science Center Roundabout; lane near the Legislative Assembly on Sai Van Lake Plaza from Observation Tower Street to Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen
February 19, 17:00-23:00	Partial two-way traffic on Sai Van Lake Plaza	Section of Sai Van Lake Plaza from Observation Tower Street to Avenida Dr. Stanley Ho, side facing the Macau Tower
February 19, 09:00 - next day 03:00	Limited vehicle access	Sai Van Lake Plaza
February 19, 17:00-23:59	Temporary motorcycle parking area	Lakeside West Street

Second Traffic Control: February 28

Time	Control	Affected Roads
February 28, 19:00-22:00	Police implement vehicle traffic restrictions	Rua Norte do Estádio, Rua do Istmo, Rua do Arc, Estrada do Istmo, Rua de Artur Vaz, Rua 4 do Istmo, Rua da longevidade, Rua do Mercado
February 28, 21:00-23:00	Police implement vehicle traffic restrictions	Avenida de Sto. António, Avenida do Hooker, Rua de Sacadura Cabral, Underground roadway at Praça do Tap Seac
February 27, 22:00 - February 28, 22:00	No vehicle parking	Seaside of the public bus parking area near the gas station on Rua Norte do Estádio, partial meter parking spaces on Rua da Serenidade
February 21, 09:00 - March 1, 22:00	Limited traffic flow	Seaside lane near the bus terminal on Rua Norte do Estádio
February 23, 09:00 - March 1, 17:00	Limited traffic flow	Section near Hung Kai Industrial Building on Rua Norte do Estádio, occupying one lane near the central divider in the direction of Rua do Brigaderio to Rua do Istmo

Avoid Traffic Congestion Route Suggestions

Last Year's Third Day of Lunar New Year: Sai Wan Lake / Science Center / Fisherman's Wharf

• From Taipa/Namor: Priority should be given to taking the Light Rail to Barra Station, then transfer to bus or walk to the Sai Wan Lake area; avoid driving into Sai Wan Lake Plaza and Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
• From the northern district of Macau Peninsula: Avoid Avenida da Amizade near the Science Center roundabout and Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen; you can get off early at the outer area of New Port and walk to the venue.
• Watching the fireworks: After the float parade ends at 21:45, there will be a drone fireworks show at the same venue. The areas from the Guan Yin Lotus Statue to the waterfront near the Goddess of A-Ma Statue and the Science Center seawall will be crowded, so it is advisable to arrive early.
• Departure: Do not call a taxi immediately at the Tourist Tower/Science Center entrance; walking to the Amaral Fountain, Barra Transportation Hub, or the outer area of New Port to transfer will be smoother.

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6. Target Audience Recommendations

Going to the Second Event North District / Yao Han

• After 19:00, do not drive into the areas of Rua Norte do Estádio, Green Island, Areia Preta, and Yao Han Market Street.
• Visitors from Border Gate direction: Walk or take a bus to the outskirts of Toi Shan / Yao Han to enter, avoiding the market street and the core section of Avenida da Longevidade.
• Green Island and Fai Chi Kei residents: After 17:00 on February 28th, multiple bus routes will be diverted. Please allow at least 30-45 minutes buffer time.
• Departure: There will be a concentrated dispersal near Yao Han Market Park. It is recommended to divert towards Rua do Centro, Rua 5 de Areia Preta, and the outskirts of Rua Central de Toi Shan.

Nearby Parking Strategy

Area	Recommended Parking Options	Practical Considerations
Sai Van Lake Square / Macau Tower	Macau Tower Parking, Barra Transport Hub Parking	Heavily affected by road closures; only suitable for very early arrivals. Vehicles entering/exiting the parking lot during the event are exempted, but there is a high risk of traffic congestion in the surrounding area
Macau Science Centre / Fisherman's Wharf	Macau Science Centre Parking, Macau Cultural Centre Parking, Fisherman's Wharf Parking	The Science Centre Plaza and Roundabout are restricted from 19:00-23:00; recommended for early parking only, not suitable for on-site entry
Outer New Port Area	Shopping malls or public parking near Song Yu Sheng Plaza / Guangzhou Street / Shanghai Street	Suitable for parking on the periphery and walking to the Science Centre or Fisherman's Wharf; also easier to leave after the event
Iao Hon / Areia Preta	Iao Hon Park Parking, Bay South Street Parking, Areia Preta Outer Public Parking	The Iao Hon Park entrance/exit is near Mercado Street, which is the parade endpoint; not recommended to enter after 19:00
Full City Parking Availability Check	Transport Bureau Public Parking Real-time Information	Check real-time parking availability before departing; if full, switch to peripheral parking plus walking/bus

Bus and Light Rail Additional Services / Rerouting

February 19 (Third Day of Lunar New Year)

Category	Arrangement
Bus Rerouting Time	17:00-23:00 - Multiple routes rerouted or temporarily not stopping
Affected Routes	1, 3A, 5, 8, 9A, 10, 12, 18, 18B, 23, 26, 32, 60, 61, 65, etc.
Special Temporary Route 26S	22:00-23:00, every 15-30 minutes, from Macau Tower/Vehicle Tunnel to Cotai, Lotus Road Parking Area, Butterfly Valley Road Terminal direction
Special Temporary Route 52S	20:30-23:00, every 15-20 minutes, from Amarilla Front to Ocean Garden/Rose Garden, circular via Sai Van Bridge
Night Route N3	Operations advanced to start at 22:00
Light Rail	February 19-23: Last train extended to 1:00 AM next day

February 28 (Second Session)

Category	Arrangement
Bus Rerouting Time	17:00-23:00
Main Affected Routes	1, 1A, 2, 3A, 3X, 6A, 7, 8, 8A, 10B, 12, 18, 18B, 19, 22, 23, 26, 26A, 28B, 30, 32, 34, 51A, 61, 101, MT4, etc.
Main Temporary Stop Suspensions	General Brasileiro Avenue, Taishan Market, Iao Hon Market, Rua da Saúde/Loja Elegante, Rua do Comandante/Loja Yang, Rua Norte do Patane/Porto Exterior, Ilha Verde/St. Teresa School, etc.
Light Rail	Official Spring Festival extended last train arrangement covers February 19-23; February 28 second session not included in this extension

Port Peak Period and Entry into Macau Recommendations

Item	Information
Peak Period	February 15-23, 2026 (28th day of Lunar New Year's Eve to 7th day of Lunar New Year)
Estimated Total Border Crossings	6-6.21 million passenger trips
Daily Average Border Crossings	Over 670,000 passenger trips
Peak Day	February 19 (3rd day of Lunar New Year), approximately 780,000 passenger trips
Port Strategy	Police Force to open additional inspection counters, deploy more personnel, and coordinate with Zhuhai Border Inspection / Macau Customs / Transport Bureau
Peak Avoidance Suggestions	Avoid afternoon border crossings on the 3rd day of Lunar New Year; depart after the evening float parade. If possible, use Hengqin, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, or Outer Harbour/Taipa Ferry Terminal to disperse traffic; check real-time port information before departure
Real-time Queries	Use the Police Force's "Border Port Real-time Information Platform" and the Transport Bureau's Traffic Information Station

Best Viewing Spots

Goal	Suggested Location	Reason
Want to Watch the Opening Ceremony	Sai Van Lake Square	Main stage and opening performance, but arrive early to secure a spot
Want Close-up Shots of the Float	Dr. Sun Yat-sen Avenue, Lotus Square in front of Guan Yin Statue	The route is relatively straight, float passing time is more stable
Want to Watch Fireworks	Macau Science Center Pier / Guan Yin Statue Waterfront	Close to the 21:45 drone fireworks viewing point
Want to Avoid the Crowds	Outside the Ancient Roman Theatre at Macau Fisherman's Wharf	The finish area is still crowded, but can be dispersed compared to the main stage
Second Show in Northern District	Start point of Rua Norte do Patane or outside Iao Hon Market Park	Easier to see all floats from the start point; finish area has a festive atmosphere

Source

• https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/zh-hant/article/cny/parade-2026
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-1-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf
• https://media.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/cny-2026-parade-2-temporary-traffic-and-bus-arrangements-tc.pdf
• https://www.mlm.com.mo/tc/news_detail/article/mlj6jg6a.html
• https://www.gcs.gov.mo/detail/zh-hant/N26BLrdX0N

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many parade sessions are there for the Macau 2026 Lunar New Year Float Parade?

Two sessions, held on February 19 and February 28 at 8:00 PM.

Where are the starting point and ending point of the first parade?

Starting from Sai Wan Lake Plaza, ending at the Macau Science Museum Precinct, proceeding along Dr. Sun Yat-sen Avenue.

Which streets does the second parade route pass through?

Via Rua Norte do Estádio, Avenida do Estádio, Rua do Estádio, Avenida de Horta e Costa, Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira to Rua do Mercado de Iao Hon Park, covering approximately 10 main streets.

Is there an admission fee for the float parade?

Free admission. Viewable from any point along the route.

Where are the best spots to watch the float parade?

For the first session, we recommend the Macau Science Museum Precinct to watch the floats dock and enjoy the performances. For the second session, residents in the Northern District can watch from nearby locations in the areas of Iao Hon, Horta e Costa, and Rua do Estádio.