Routes and schedule of 2025 float parade
The annual float parade celebration, the most iconic event of the Shanghai Tourism Festival, is set to captivate audiences with its vibrant display.
This year, the parade will feature an impressive array of 25 floats from global participants, each themed to reflect diverse cultural narratives. Attracting 24 teams from 15 countries and regions, the parade promises a spectacular showcase of cultural exchange and camaraderie through music, dance, and an array of artistic expressions.
Visitors are invited to enjoy free access along the float parade routes.
✅Opening ceremony
Date: Sept 13
Location: East Zhongshan Road Number One, Huangpu district
✅Floats tour across Shanghai's districts
The floats will either be on display or parade across 10 districts, offering a captivating visual experience that reflects the unique characteristics and traditional cultures of each participating region.
| Date |
Location |
| Sept 14, 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm |
Life Hub @ Daning, Jing'an district |
| Sept 15, 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm |
Global Harbor, Putuo district |
| Sept 19, 7 pm – 7:45 pm |
Wenhui Road, Longyuan Road, to Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park, Songjiang district |
| Sept 20, 7 pm – 8 pm |
Jiefang Road in Nanqiao town, Fengxian district |
| Sept 21, 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
Legoland Shanghai Resort and Aegean Bingo commercial complex, Jinshan district |
| Sept 24, 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm |
The Ring Live shopping mall on Diecai Road, Xuhui district |
| Sept 25, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
Wuwei Road (Chaxi Road to South Guyiyuan Road) in Nanxiang town, Jiading district |
| Sept 26, 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
Zhuyang Road (Puxiang Road to Shajiadai Road) in Zhujiajiao town, Qingpu district |
| Sept 27, 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm |
Baoyang Road, Mudanjiang Road, and Mohe Road, Baoshan district |
| Sept 28, 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm |
Turing Square and Sakura Island at Dishui Lake, Lin-gang Special Area |
| Sept 29 – Oct 6, 6:30 pm – 9 pm |
Expo Culture Park, Pudong New Area |
✅Grand finale
The parade's grand closing ceremony will be held at the Expo Culture Park in Pudong New Area on Oct 6. The event will gather both domestic and international floats for a stunning display.
Source: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism