Yes, a 3-minute long spectacular fireworks display will be launched on 20 January to mark the launch of River Hongbao 2023.

Do note that Supertree Grove will be the fireworks launch site and will be closed to the public from 5.30pm on 20 January. Possible vantage points to view the fireworks display are at the following areas of Gardens by the Bay:

• Bayfront Plaza
• Golden Garden
• Silver Garden
• The Meadow

Yes, River Hongbao is open from 6.30pm – 10.30pm on 20 January. Although the Supertree Grove will be closed from 5.30pm on 20 January and will only be accessible to the public after 8.30pm, the lantern displays, trade stalls, stage performances and Jurassic Nest located at the South Colonnade and Meadow will still be accessible. Do note that the Food Street & Amusement Park located within Supertree Grove will only start operations after 8.30pm, when the fireworks display has ended.

There will be no Garden Rhapsody light and sound show at 7.45pm. Garden Rhapsody will resume at 8.45pm with a special Chinese New Year edition, “Spring Blossoms”.

During the festive period, our parking spaces are limited at the Gardens and visitors are advised to take public transport. Limited parkings are available at Main Entrance, The Meadow, Satay by the Bay, and Bayfront Plaza.

There are 3 entrances to the River Hongbao event: 

You may approach any staff within the River Hongbao event grounds for assistance.

There are toilets, information and first-aid counters available within the River Hongbao event grounds.

• The Food Street returns to River Hongbao this year, serving snacks and drinks throughout the evening.
  
• Gardens by the Bay’s latest dining addition - Jurassic Nest is also located within the River Hongbao grounds. Enjoy Michelin-rated cuisines in the company of larger-than-life dinosaurs! Note that as Jurassic Nest is located within River Hongbao event grounds, all visitors will be required to undergo bag checks.
• Various dining options are also available near and within Gardens by the Bay. Visitors are advised to make plans ahead in anticipation for large crowds and long queues.

As we are expecting a high volume of visitors as well as many exciting elements at the event, pets are not allowed at River Hongbao for safety reasons.

No bicycles, scooters, skateboards and personal mobility devices (PMDs) are allowed into the event grounds.

For further enquiries/assistance, please email riverhongbao@sfcca.sg / 6929 2097(2pm - 11pm, daily)

• Yes, the River Hongbao grounds are largely barrier-free and wheelchair accessible.

• Visitors on wheelchairs or with strollers should use Exits 1A, 2 and 3, where there are lifts or ramps.

Volunteers and auxiliary police officers are deployed throughout the event grounds to manage the crowd. Bag checks will also be conducted at all three entry points.

For more information on the stage performances, please refer to https://riverhongbao.sg/nightly-festive-shows/ .