Every year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade turns the streets of New York into a fabulous celebration of elaborate floats, jumbo balloons, and entertainment, making the last weekend of November always one to look forward to. Hong Kong may not have a Macy’s, or a Super Mario-shaped balloon, but that’s not to say the end of this month’s going to be any less exciting. We’ve got the return of Standard Chartered Arts in the Park Night Parade, and this year’s event is designed to be a spectacle of colour, light, and rhythm!
On the night of November 29, from 8.30pm to 10pm, visitors can marvel at an impressive illuminated procession dreamed up by local artists, who have come together to bring this year’s Night Parade to life. Inspired by The Adventures of Pinocchio, the spectacle will feature five giant puppets, eight creative carnival costumes, and four dance groups.
Almost 100 performers will gather in Causeway Bay for this occasion, journeying from Lee Garden One along Yun Ping Road, Pak Sha Road, Lee Garden Road, and Kai Chiu Road to Hysan Place and back. Naturally, the highlight will be the larger-than-life puppets, including characters like the story’s protagonist Pinocchio and the woodcarver Geppetto. Additionally, on the evening of November 29, visitors can join face-painting sessions at Lee Garden One and Lee Garden Two to look the part for the Night Parade, and dress the part with complimentary Pinocchio hats too!
Leading up to the Night Parade, Lee Gardens will also host engaging workshops and activities. Families can participate in Pinocchio Storytelling and Jumping Puppet Workshops on November 22 and 23 at Playdot, Lee Garden Two – these sessions will include 20 minutes of storytelling and a 30-minute puppet-making activity. Lee Gardens is also offering a one-hour Headdress Workshop on December 6 for families to create illuminated wearables. Register for these activities on the Lee Gardens app.
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