The Police announced today (May 22) that the "floating colours" parade in Cheung Chau on May 24 is expected to draw a large number of spectators. Crowd safety management measures and special arrangements will be implemented. Members of the public are urged to plan their journeys in advance.
 
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 patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site. They are also reminded to look after accompanying children and elderly persons.
 
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 on May 24 and 25. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the latest arrangements announced by the ferry company before leaving home.
 
     The peak departure period from Cheung Chau is expected to be between 3pm and 6pm. Passengers queuing at Cheung Chau Ferry Pier during this time shall exercise patience and take heed of instructions of the police officers on site. Members of the public are advised to avoid the peak time unless necessary.

Ends/Friday, May 22, 2026
Issued at HKT 15:24

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