On 15 February, Consul General Tang Rui attended the 2026 Spring Festival Parade, organised by the Federation of Chinese Associations in Manchester. Among the attendees were the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Grimshaw, President of the Federation of Chinese Associations in Manchester, Ms. Lisa Yam, other local community leaders, and tens of thousands of local residents.

Consul General Tang extended his Year of the Horse greetings to all those present. He noted that the Manchester Chinese New Year celebrations have grown into one of the most influential cultural events in the region. He also announced that China has officially implemented a visa exemption policy for ordinary passport holders from the UK, and welcomed everyone to experience the charm of contemporary China firsthand. The Lord Mayor Councillor Grimshaw and other guests spoke highly of the parade as a much-anticipated annual celebration in Manchester, expressing gratitude to the Chinese community for its contribution to the city's multicultural vibrancy.

On the day of the event, major roads in the city centre were temporarily closed. Consul General Tang and other guests joined the parade, handing out red envelopes and festive greetings to the British public along the route. Cultural performances and intangible cultural heritage interactive displays offered participants an immersive experience of the profound and rich Chinese culture.