Miri Christmas Parade 2025 — The City’s Biggest Festive Celebration! 🎄✨
Did you know?
Miri’s annual grand event — the 16th Miri Christmas Parade — is happening today!
Thousands of locals, families, church groups, and visitors are expected to join, and the city is already buzzing with holiday cheer 🎉.
To make sure everyone can enjoy the parade smoothly (or avoid traffic 😆), the police have released details on road closures, diversion routes, and parking arrangements.
If you’re heading near the city centre or passing through affected areas, take note!
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Miri Christmas Parade — Event & Road Closure Highlights
📍 Event Info
• Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
• Location: Bulatan Kipas (Miri City Fan)
• Parade Time: Starts at 5:00 PM
• Organisers: Miri City Council + 15 local churches
• Expected Crowd: Thousands of attendees
Road closures will begin from 4:30 PM, staged in phases with traffic diversions in place until the parade ends.
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🚫 Fully Closed Roads (Key Areas)
• Bulatan Kipas / Jalan Kipas
• Jalan Merpati intersection
• Jalan Persekutuan / Jalan Sylvia
• Jalan Post / Jalan Sylvia
• AMBANK traffic light junction
These are the parade route and main gathering points, expected to be the busiest zones.
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🔁 Roads with Diversions
Police will guide vehicles to take alternative routes along:
• Jalan Merdu → Jalan Bintang Jaya 5
• Jalan Sylvia traffic light → Jalan Brooke
• Jalan Brooke → Jalan Kingsway
• Jalan Kingsway (in front of the old District Office) → Jalan Padang
• Jalan Melayu → Jalan Cina
• Kenyalang roundabout → Jalan Bendahara & High Street
• Jalan Nakhoda Gampar traffic light → Jalan Permaisuri
• Jalan Masjid (Mega Hotel section)
If you plan to pass through the city centre, please pay attention to these diversions!
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🅿 Recommended Parking
The police suggest parking at:
• SK Jalan Bintang (nearby area)
• Miri Indoor Stadium parking lot
• Miri Outdoor Stadium parking lot
These locations are less crowded and more spacious, making it safer and easier to walk to the parade.
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📌 Key Reminders
• Road closures start from 4:30 PM onwards in the city centre
• Core closed areas: Bulatan Kipas → Court → Handicraft Centre → Sin Liang → Mega Hotel → Wireless Walkway
• Roads near China Street and Malay Street also have adjustments
• Heavy pedestrian traffic — drive slowly and carefully
• For assistance, contact: Miri Traffic Investigation & Enforcement Unit: 085-430479
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🎉 Parade Significance
• Miri’s annual signature festive event
• Brings together local communities, families, churches, and visitors
• Activates city centre vibrancy
• Promotes cultural, religious, and urban engagement
• Kicks off the Christmas season with festive cheer 🎄✨
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🎄 More Than Just a Parade
The Miri Christmas Parade is one of the city’s warmest and liveliest traditions.
From Bulatan Kipas to the city centre, lights, music, floats, and crowds combine to create a unique Christmas atmosphere.
Planning to join the parade? Have fun tonight!
Want to avoid traffic? Make sure to plan your route in advance.
Will you be attending this year, or watching from home? 😊
