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Big Parade On Huaihai Lu Saturday Night With Neon Cars And More

So last night this neon car flew by my bedroom window on the Yan'an Expressway. Then another, and another. A cab driver this morning told me those cars signal the start of the annual Shanghai Tourism ...
Last updated: 2015-11-09
So last night this neon car flew by my bedroom window on the Yan'an Expressway. Then another, and another. A cab driver this morning told me those cars signal the start of the annual Shanghai Tourism Festival, which has been going on since 1990.

Friday night between 9.30pm–2am, Huaihai Lu between Chongqing Nan Lu will be closed to vehicle traffic because they're rehearsing for the opening parade on Saturday. That's happening on Huaihai Zhong Lu Saturday from 7.30–9.30pm. Judging by the pictures on their website, this looks pretty big. That's free – just look for the huge crowds, horses, and neon cars on Huaihai Zhong Lu.

Other upcoming events in the tourism festival include The Color Run on Sept 27, the Shanghai International Music Fireworks Festival on Sept 30. Neon cars will be driving around ten districts until October 6.

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