07 Nov 2018 | 11:24 AM UTC

Hong Kong: LGBT pride parade November 17

Severe traffic disruptions expected during Hong Kong LGBT pride parade on November 17

TIMEFRAME expected from 11/7/2018, 12:00 AM until 11/18/2018, 11:59 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong). COUNTRY/REGION Hong Kong

Event

Some 12,000 people are expected to participate in the annual LGBT pride parade being held on Saturday, November 17, in central Hong Kong. The march will begin in Victoria Park at 14:00 (local time) and end at Edinburgh Place. Heightened security can be expected in the vicinity of the march route. Severe traffic disruptions and road closures due to large crowds are also to be anticipated.

Advice

Individuals in Hong Kong are advised to be prepared for road and other transportation disruptions and allow for additional time to reach their destinations.

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