Floatilla 2026 — Central Pier No.9

Name: Floatilla 2026
Start: 2026-10-17T02:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-10-17T02:00:00+08:00
Location: Central Pier No.9

Party Pride Free entry Mixed crowd

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 02:00 Central Pier No.9, Shenzhen, China

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About the event

Hi everyone!

Floatilla is HK's annual pride party on water, where lots of queer boats float around in the same bay! You'll get the chance to meet old and new friends, and, if you want to be adventurous, swim to nearby boats. This year's Floatilla is the 22nd time the event is held.