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Hong Kong's Inaugural Balloon Parade Delights Families Despite Winds

1/11/2026

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Hong Kong hosted its first large-scale balloon float parade on January 11, 2026, at the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring 16 giant helium balloons.
Balloons included SpongeBob SquarePants and Ocean Park’s Panda Friends, with the Peppa Pig balloon especially popular among children and parents.
Wind challenges required staff to stabilize the balloons, but the parade continued, and families gathered at the West Kowloon Art Park to enjoy the event.

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Hong Kong hosted its first large-scale balloon float parade on January 11, 2026, at the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring 16 giant helium balloons.
Balloons included SpongeBob SquarePants and Ocean Park’s Panda Friends, with the Peppa Pig balloon especially popular among children and parents.
Wind challenges required staff to stabilize the balloons, but the parade continued, and families gathered at the West Kowloon Art Park to enjoy the event.