Art parade adds color to Qingdao beer festival

The art parade is one of the highlights of the Qingdao International Beer Festival, showcasing eye-catching performances that add festive flair. The parade kicked off on July 15 and will run until Aug 6.  

Accompanied by drummers and dancers, the parade marched past the Cheers Sculpture in Golden Beach Beer City on the 33rd annual beer festival, creating an upbeat atmosphere. 

This year's parade's honor guard contingent was the largest ever, donning colorful and stylish costumes that outshone previous years' attire in both fashion and splendor. International parades featuring cheerful Samba dancers and Brazilian drummers also interacted with visitors through their singing and dancing.  

At the beer festival, a novel parade called "Sea of Colors" was introduced, diverging from the conventional format. This unique parade showcased a grandiose ocean-themed inflatable display, creating a delightful and immersive experience for attendees, resembling a vibrant and joyful ocean spectacle.

During the beer festival, citizens and tourists can see the nearly 20-meter-long whale-shaped balloon make its way through the crowds, "swimming" through the joyful atmosphere of the beer festival.

A nearly 20-meter-long whale-shaped balloon floats above the crowd. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]