Text / Compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin, MOOK Travel Life Network
The Christmas bells are about to ring, and people have more or less started planning their festive schedules or activities. In response, New Taipei City Government is inviting families and friends to sign up as groups to participate in the “Dream & Love Christmas Street Parade Carnival” on December 23. The event plans to recruit 15 teams to march along Zhongshan Road toward New Taipei City Civic Plaza and perform along the way. Firefighter hunks will also join the parade. Selected teams will receive a subsidy of NT$3,000 each. Registration is open until 5:00 PM on December 7.
This year’s New Taipei City Christmas Street Parade Carnival will proceed from Zhongshan Road toward New Taipei City Civic Plaza. (Image provided by MOOK Editorial Department)
Last year’s Christmas parade teams each showcased their unique charm, with striking costumes and lively steps interacting cheerfully with the public along the route, spreading joyful vibes throughout Banqiao District. The parade included the New Taipei City Firefighter Hunks Brigade, mounted police, an energetic samba carnival team, a Christmas beauties team, a drum and ceremonial band, a pet parade, and more.
This year’s “Dream & Love Christmas Street Parade Carnival” will once again feature the mounted police, musical bands, and firefighter hunks joining the parade, along with many creative performance groups bringing festive fun to the crowds. Additionally, New Taipei City Government encourages participants to create outfits based on the theme “Dream & Love,” using large props, masks, costumes, and more to transform their looks. Performances can also be expressed through movement, music, and dance—formats are flexible. Any group consisting of 15 to 50 members is welcome to apply. The event plans to select 15 teams, giving priority to groups from New Taipei City, with each team receiving a subsidy of NT$3,000. The parade will take place on the afternoon of December 23, marching along Section 1 of Zhongshan Road via Chongqing Road, Minzu Road, Minquan Road, and Xinfu Road to the event venue. Two designated performance spots are planned at the intersections of Chongqing Road and Section 1 of Zhongshan Road. For detailed registration information, please visit: tour.ntpc.gov.tw.
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