Gangnam Festival Opens... Residents from 22 Neighborhoods Join 1km Parade on Dosan-daero

Mayor Kim Hyunki Joins the Parade After Declaring the Festival Open

Gangnam District in Seoul (headed by Mayor Kim Hyunki) announced on the 4th that the '2026 Gangnam Festival' was opened on the 3rd. At the opening event, Mayor Kim Hyunki officially declared the start of the festival and personally participated in the grand parade on Dosan-daero, walking together with local residents.

Kim Hyunki, Mayor of Gangnam District, is waving to residents during the grand parade of the "2026 Gangnam Festival" held on Dosan-daero on the 3rd. Provided by Gangnam District Office.

The grand parade was held along an approximately 1 km section of Dosan-daero. Residents from 22 neighborhoods in Gangnam District and various performance groups marched alongside large character balloons, showcasing performances. A Pikachu character parade marked the finale. In the evening, a family concert took place, and the first day of the festival concluded with a fireworks display following the performance.

On the 3rd, large character balloons and parade groups marched along Dosan-daero in Seoul, where the grand parade of the '2026 Gangnam Festival' took place. Provided by Gangnam District.

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