1. Hit the streets
Macau International Parade
One of Macau’s trademark events, the Parade through Macau, Latin City, now rebranded the 2017 Macau International Parade, takes place this Sunday—stake out your spot now. The opening ceremony will be held at the Ruins of St. Paul’s at 3pm, after which the parade will pass through Rua de S. Paulo, Largo de S. Domingos, Senado Square, Travessa do Roquete, Cathedral Square, Avenida da Praia Grande, Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Nam Van and Avenida Doutor Stanley Ho. The parade finishes with a celebration of the 18th Anniversary of Macau's handover to China at Sai Van Lake Square at 6.30pm. Additionally, there will be a series of activities including the Arts Promotion Parade Group to be held at Ruins of St. Paul’s and Iao Hon Garden, a performance by Luna Morena Títeres Teatro at Largo do Pagode da Barra, and a musical on stilts by Brazilian performance artists Cia de Mysterios e Novidades at Iao Hon Garden. The event also features a series of promotional activities, including a photography contest, games with prizes and other creative activities.
December 17
2017 Macau International Parade
Various locations, icm.gov.mo/macaoparade/7/en/, facebook.com/macaoparade/