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1.43 Million Visitors Set for Hong Kong's Year of the Horse

2/16/2026

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Hong Kong's Year of the Horse celebrations begin February 17 and attract about 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors.
The mainland holiday runs February 15–23, and Hong Kong's local festivities run February 17–19.
The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will be held on February 21 with 12 floats.
The parade features a centerpiece of three horses.
The parade will begin at 8 p.m. in Tsim Sha Tsui.

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Story summary

Hong Kong's Year of the Horse celebrations begin February 17 and attract about 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors.
The mainland holiday runs February 15–23, and Hong Kong's local festivities run February 17–19.
The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade will be held on February 21 with 12 floats.
The parade features a centerpiece of three horses.
The parade will begin at 8 p.m. in Tsim Sha Tsui.