On November 19, Da Nang’s Department of Tourism announced the city’s inaugural “Christmas and New Year Festival 2025,” a 20-day celebration set to run from December 14, 2024, to January 2, 2025. The festival will take place across three main locations: the North Landscape Platform, the East Bank of Dragon Bridge, and the South and West Banks of Dragon Bridge.
The event will feature a diverse range of cultural, tourism, and entertainment activities aimed at creating unique experiences for locals and visitors as they welcome 2025.
Nguyen Thi Hoai An, Deputy Director of Da Nang’s Department of Tourism, emphasized that the festival represents not only a vibrant seasonal celebration but also an opportunity to showcase Da Nang’s rich cultural and artistic values to both domestic and international guests. She stated, “This festival is more than a one-time event—it’s the foundation for an annual tradition that will enrich Da Nang’s cultural life and make it an appealing year-end destination.”
The festival will officially kick off on December 20 with a vibrant opening event from 5 PM to 10 PM at the North Landscape Platform on the East Bank of Dragon Bridge. A special artistic program will combine the festive ambiance of Christmas with live performances, and a dynamic display of lights, visuals, and sound effects.
One of the main highlights will be the “Join Santa’s Parade,” beginning at 7 PM on December 20. The parade will start at the Bach Dang Walking Street and lead to the Christmas Tree of Lights on the North Landscape Platform of the West Bank. Participants, including tourism businesses, residents, and visitors, will dress in Christmas costumes and enjoy dance and singing performances along the route.
With an extensive lineup of activities, the 2025 Christmas and New Year Festival is poised not only to be a memorable holiday celebration but also to lay the groundwork for an annual event that enriches Da Nang’s cultural landscape and draws international visitors to the coastal city each year-end season.