Crowd safety management measures and special arrangements for Cheung Chau Jiao Festival's "floating colours" parade
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A. Crowd safety management measures
Depending on crowd conditions, crowd safety management measures will be implemented on the following roads:
- Pak She Street;
- San Hing Street;
- Tung Wan Road;
- Praya Street;
- Tai San Praya Road;
- Tai Hing Tai Road;
- Chung Hing Street;
- Tai Tsoi Yuen Road;
- Tai San Back Street;
- Hing Lung Main Street;
- San Hing Back Street;
- Man Shun Lane; and
- Kwok Man Road.
"No staying zones" will be set up outside Cheung Chau Ferry Pier, Cheung Chau Public Pier and Shing Cheong Lane, where members of the public are prohibited from staying.
Members of the public are advised to exercise tolerance and patience, and take heed of instructions of the Police on site. They are also reminded to look after the accompanying children and elderly.
B. Ferry services
To facilitate the dispersal of spectators from the "floating colours" parade, the ferry company will increase the frequency of trips between Central and Cheung Chau. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the latest arrangements announced by the ferry company before leaving home.
Police anticipate that the peak period for individuals departing from Cheung Chau will occur from 5pm to 6pm. During this time, those queuing at Cheung Chau Ferry Pier are advised to exercise patience and take heed of instructions of the Police on site. Members of the public are advised to avoid the peak time unless necessary.
Ends/Friday, May 2, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:38
Issued at HKT 17:38
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