Causeway Bay Victoria Park｜Standard Chartered Arts in the Park Celebrates 25th Anniversary With the Return of the Night Parade in Causeway Bay in late November

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2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Standard Chartered Arts in the Park. The anniversary edition takes inspiration from The Adventures of Pinocchio by Italian author Carlo Collodi, a novel that sees the marionette encounter the Sly Fox and Cat, resist the temptations of the Land of Toys, and escape from the belly of the Terrible Dogfish. But will Pinocchio learn to be honest and brave, and find his way back to puppet maker Geppetto? Come along to Standard Chartered Arts in the Park on 29 and 30 November and find out whether Pinocchio can grow from a wooden puppet to a real boy! On this special occasion, we are also delighted to announce the return of the illuminated Night Parade in Lee Gardens Area, Causeway Bay. After a seven-year break, the magical parade transforms Causeway Bay into a dazzling stage with artworks crafted by local artists. Join us for a fun weekend of visual and sensorial art adventures, and celebrate community arts and youth creativity!

Twenty-five years of youth creativity and over 1.9 million visitors

Since its launch in 2001, Standard Chartered Arts in the Park – Hong Kong’s most significant youth outdoor arts festival – has attracted over 1.9 million visitors. This year’s event highlights include a spectacular Grand Finale Parade, the illuminated Night Parade, 17 creative arts booths, live storytelling sessions, African drumming workshops, 60 non-stop live performances, and a display of over 1,000 pieces of artwork. Visitors can capture keepsake photos and interact with our giant puppets at surprise appearances throughout the weekend.

 Showcasing 100% Hong Kong local craftsmanship

 In the early years, to help develop giant puppet-making techniques in Hong Kong, we invited renowned international puppet masters Paul McLaren and Sharon George to train local artists and share world-class puppet-crafting and costume-making techniques. We also collaborated with acclaimed UK-based art group The Lantern Company on the previous Night Parades. After years of dedicated craftsmanship, all the fabulous parade puppets and costumes on display at Standard Chartered Arts in the Park are now handcrafted by local Hong Kong artists.

Night Parade transforms Causeway Bay into an illuminated stage

In 2013, we launched our first-ever Night Parade – a dazzling, world-class event featuring spectacular illuminated giant puppets. This year, after a break of seven years, the Night Parade returns – transforming the Lee Gardens Area in Causeway Bay into a dazzling stage where 13 groups of talented Hong Kong artists showcase 5 glowing giant puppets and 8 extravagant twinkling carnival costumes. Join us as night falls and watch Pinocchio, Geppetto, the Sly Fox, and the Terrible Dogfish, light up the city streets. The Night Parade takes place on Saturday 29 November. Starting at 8:30pm at Lee Garden One Main Entrance, the parade moves along Yun Ping Road, Pak Sha Road, Lee Garden Road and Kai Chiu Road to Hysan Place and back.

Grand Finale Party: A parade of 10 four-metre-tall giant puppets strolling through the streets of Causeway Bay

On Sunday, 30 November at 2:30pm, the hugely popular Grand Finale Parade brings The Adventures of Pinocchio to the bustling streets of Causeway Bay. Starting from Victoria Park, heads along Great George Street and past Sogo before looping back to East Point Road. The event features 10 four- metre-tall puppets and 500 young people, including students from 100 local schools and professional dancers. It elevates the lively carnival atmosphere to its peak, bringing viewers a magical and unforgettable experience.

Organised by Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation (HKYAF), Standard Chartered Arts in the Park is sponsored by Standard Chartered Community Foundation and powered by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, with support from the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Wan Chai District Office. Hysan Development Company Limited is the partnering sponsor for the Night Parade.

For more information on Standard Chartered Arts in the Park 2025, please visit www.scartsinthepark.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SCArtsInThePark.