Floats and fireworks at CNY parade

A parade to celebrate the Year of the Monkey was held this week. It comprised a display of 14 floats alongside musical performances and a fireworks show.
1,338 performers from 37 groups – 28 local and 9 international – were featured in the event. The visiting performers hailed from mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Portugal, Spain and the United States.
The floats and performers paraded through Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen until reaching their destination at Sai Van Lake Square in front of the Macau Tower.
Stage performances began at Sai Van Lake Square at 8.45 p.m., featuring local singers Vivian Chan, Sean Pang, Rico Long and Alan Tse. Part of the procession also joined the stage performance upon arrival at Sai Van Lake Square. Hong Kong singers Alex Fong and Stephy Tang hosted the finale.
The 14 floats will be showcased at Sai Van Lake Square until February 12, and at Tap Seac Square until February 13.
Another parade will be held on the sixth day of the Chinese New Year, starting with an opening ceremony at 8 p.m. in Rua Norte do Patane. The procession will march through Avenida do Conselheiro Borja, Estrada do Arco, Rua Quatro do Bairro da Areia Preta and end at Iao Hon Market Garden.