Chingay Parade

The Chingay Parade is undoubtedly one of the most important events in Singapore, and it’s when street floats, clowns, dancers, acrobats, jugglers and many other performers can be seen in the celebration of the Chinese New Year.

The parade’s origins are in China, where processions were held for two weeks in honour of the Lunar New Year in preparation for the arrival of spring.

The name ‘Chingay’ comes from its Hokkien dialect equivalent, which means ‘The Art of Costume and Masquerade’. The first Chingay Parade in Singapore was held in February 1973, and it was so well received that it has traditionally continued until today.

Chingay returns with the theme “Joy”, inviting members of the public to reflect on shared experiences transcending ethnicity, language and age through food.

The culinary extravaganza will unfold across an overture and five acts, featuring over 4,000 performers, food-inspired floats, vibrant costumes, and dynamic music and choreography encapsulating Singapore’s rich cultural tapestry, artistic talent, and collective spirit. It will captivate audiences with a four-level stage for performers.

As Singapore commemorates its 60th birthday, Chingay 2025 is set to be a spectacular celebration of our nation’s unity and shared journey. This year’s parade brings together communities and families through the universal language of food, offering a more immersive experience than ever before.

Highlights include:

• Culinary Extravaganza: Prepare for a sensory feast with food-inspired floats, stunning costumes, and PAssionArts installations that reflect our shared culinary heritage and the joy of shared meals
• SG60 Special: Witness a roaring showcase of 60 lion dancers embodying the energy and spirit of Singapore
• All-New Immersive Layout: Experience the parade like never before, bringing you closer to the dazzling performances and eye-catching inflatables
• Grand Spectacle: Be amazed by large-scale performances featuring over 4,000 performers from 150 organisations, showcasing the vibrant energy and excitement that Chingay is known for.

PASSIONARTS STREET

Located in front of the F1 pit building, the PAssionArts Street features a stunning array of visual art installations from the PAssionArts Festival, Giant Delights and Joyous ART-VENTURE co-created by residents and community artists! You can also view the Chingay: Road to UNESCO Exhibits and pen your support for its nomination!

Catch the vibrant performances and participatory art workshops on 7 and 8 February from 6pm to 9pm!

Chingay Community Floats

The community floats debuted at Chingay Parade 2022, where residents, guided by local artists, get to showcase their co-creations and creativity on a national platform. The co-creation workshops held several weeks to months enabled residents to interact with one another and contribute their creativity and have been a great way for neighbours and friends to foster a sense of identity, ownership and being part of the community.

This initiative exemplifies the community’s active participation in the Chingay Parade, an annual celebration of multiculturalism and diversity.

New Four-Level Stage

Be wowed by the first-of-its-kind stage at Chingay 2025. The stage consisting 76 “cubicles” that reflect Singapore’s successes in overcoming challenges and shaping the nation’s multiculturalism and diversity.

Chingay@Heartlands Celebrations 2025

Bringing joy into our communities as our Chingay floats and stunning performances hit the Heartlands!

Chingay@Marine Parade Cluster
Sun, 9 February 2025 at 4:30pm to 9pm
Caravan Start – Open field beside Eastpoint Mall, Simei Street 1
Caravan End – Bradell Heights Community Hub

Chingay@Ang Mo Kio GRC, Kebun Baru & Yio Chu Kang SMCs
Sat, 15 February 2025 at 7pm
Caravan Start – Teck Ghee Square
Caravan End – Thanggam Hardcourt beside Blk 464A Fernvale Road

Chingay@East Coast
Sun, 16 February 2025 at 6:20pm to 10pm
Caravan Start – Open field beside Eastpoint Mall, Simei Street 1
Caravan End – Open space between Blk 19 and 20, Bedok South Road

Chingay@Tampines
Fri, 21 February 2025 at 7pm to 9:30pm
Caravan Start – Along Tampines St 82 within Tampines Central Park
Caravan End – Along Tampines St 82 within Tampines Central Park

Chingay@Marsiling-Yew Tee
Sat, 22 February 2025 at 6pm to 10pm
Caravan Start – De La Salle Primary School
Caravan End – Open field near Al-Ameen, Marsiling

Chingay@Pasir Ris-Punggol
Sun, 23 February 2025 at 4:30pm to 10pm
Caravan Start – Pasir Ris Dr 4
Caravan End – Punggol West Community Square along Punggol Field

Chingay@Bishan-Toa Payoh and Marymount
Sat, 1 March 2025 at 6pm to 10pm
Caravan Start – Bishan Community Club
Caravan End – Toa Payoh Central, Blk 179

Chingay@Chua Chu Kang GRC and Hong Kah North SMC
Sun, 2 March 2025 at 5pm to 9:30pm
Caravan Start – Between Blk 6 Teck Whye Avenue and the open field next to Chua Chu Kang Secondary School along Teck Whye Crescent
Caravan End – Bukit Batok East Ave 5 along Little Guilin

How to get there?

Arriving by Car
Parking is not available at F1 Pit Building. The nearest carparks are at Singapore Flyer, Millenia Walk and Suntec City (at own cost).

Arriving By MRT

1. 11 mins walk from CC4/DT15 Promenade MRT Station
2. 14 mins walk from CC3 Esplanade MRT Station
3. 22 mins walk from NS25/EW13 City Hall MRT Station
4. 22 mins walk from CE1/DT16 Bayfront MRT Station

Advisory

Dear participants, kindly note that the parade will feature strobe lights, and high-volume audio will be expected throughout the event. We strongly recommend Patrons bring suitable eye and ear protection, especially if you are sensitive to bright lights or loud noises.

Security

• Bag checks will be conducted at the point of entry
• Patrons with pets will be denied entry to the Event
• Prohibited items will be confiscated by the Organiser for security purposes
• The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited items (e.g. drugs, e-cigarettes or vaporisers, weapons, drones, alcohol, pets, etc.)