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London Chinese New Year parade route . It’ll start to the east of Trafalgar Square, a few metres down from Charing Cross station. Spectacular Chinese lions and dragons will make their way up In addition to the vibrant celebrations in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square, Soho will also be buzzing with excitement next weekend for the Chinese New Year festivities. As part of the Year of the Snake celebrations, this lively area will host a variety of activities, including traditional Chinese performances, cultural showcases, and street food stalls. Besides the restaurants running Chinese New Year specials, there is the official Chinese New Year festival, organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association. The big parade is part of it, and Chinese New Year parade in London 2025: start time, route and best places to watch Celebrate the arrival of Year of the Snake at central London’s Lunar New Year festivities Tuesday 7 January 2025 Celebrate the Year of the Snake in London, the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia.. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people descend on the West End to enjoy a colourful parade, free stage performances and traditional Chinese food, and to wish each other "Xin Nian Kuai Le" (Happy New Year in Mandarin) or "Sun Nin Faai Lok" (in Cantonese). A week of partying for the Lunar New Year will culminate in a glorious parade on Sunday, February 2. London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA) has now revealed full details of this year's main parade, sponsored by the Mayor of London, Greater London Authority and City of Westminster. This year's grand festivities will commence on Saturday In Chinatown London you’ll find lion dancing, stalls and plenty of places to stop off for a Chinese New Year feast. Full Schedule of Chinese New Year Events in London: 1st February 2025. 11:00am – 5:00pm: 📍Chinatown: Lion Dance Performances throughout Chinatown; 2nd February 2025. 10:00am – 11:45am: 📍 East of Trafalgar Square to It is the main celebration for the Chinese community in London each year. This year, the festival starts on 29 January and marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Celebrate the festival in London's Chinatown and the surrounding areas on 2 February. The festival is a great opportunity to have a family day. You can: see a lion’s parade In 2025 Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday 29 January, and this time around it’s the Year of the Snake. London’s Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and the West End will fill up with hundreds of The Chinese New Year parade is an incredible spectacle that moves through the streets of London (Picture: PA) This weekend marks Chinese New Year 2024 and lots of events will be taking place What is the 2025 London Chinese New Year parade route? Like past years the 2025 parade will guide London locals and visitors down to Chinatown from Trafalgar Square. Starting in the east part of Trafalgar Square it will travel down Charing Cross Road through to Shaftesbury Avenue before ending in Chinatown. What is the 2025 London Chinese New Year parade route? Like past years the 2025 parade will guide London locals and visitors down to Chinatown from Trafalgar Square. Starting in the east part of Chinatown gets very busy during Chinese New Year (Image: Jeremy O'Donnell/Getty Images) The Parade Route. The parade will start on Duncannon Street, head up Charing Cross Road and down Shaftesbury Avenue, finishing on Rupert Street near Wardour Street with the parade starting at 10.15am until 12pm. 🥾 London Chinese Lunar New Year Parade 2025: start time, route and everything you need to know. Year of the Snake at Greenwich Peninsula. Besides the restaurants running Chinese New Year specials, there is the official Chinese New Year festival, organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association. The big parade is part of it, and The Chinese New Year Parade. True to the city’s tradition, the largest and most beautiful celebration will be the Chinese New Year parade, with its main stage in Trafalgar Square. With over 300,000 people participating in London's Chinese New Year festivities, the parade promises to bring color to the streets of London. 6. Chinese New Year at London Museum Docklands. The London Museum Docklands offers a cultural dive into Chinese heritage. During Chinese New Year, it hosts exhibitions, traditional dance performances, and workshops that families can attend for free. 7. Lunar New Year at the BFI. Film enthusiasts, assemble! Organisers warn that the area around Chinatown and Trafalgar Square gets very busy during London's Chinese New Year celebrations, so be sure to plan your route in advance using Transport for London's Journey Planner. London's Chinese New Year Parade will be held from 10am to 11.45am on Sunday, February 2, from east of Trafalgar Square to Chinatown. Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and the city is – once again – gearing up to ring in the new year and the first new moon of the lunar calendar. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. Symbolising transformation, renewal, and spiritual growth; snakes are renowned for shedding their skin, which signifies the process of letting go of the old and Chinese New Year - also known as the Lunar New Year - will take place on Sunday 11 February, with celebrations in London including a parade that will make its way through the West End and Chinatown
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