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For 2025, Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday January 29. When is London’s Chinese New Year parade? The big Chinese New Year parade is happening a few days later on Sunday February 2. When will the 2025 London Chinese New Year parade start and end? The parade is expected to set off from Trafalgar Square around 10am. While the route would typically take around 10 minutes on foot to walk from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown, the parade which will feature performances and dancing throughout is not actually scheduled to arrive in 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 What will be the Chinese New Year animal in 2026? In Chinese tradition, 2026 will be the Year of the Horse. That’s significant for anyone born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014, who are said to be energetic, independent and social. Best places to celebrate Lunar New Year in London. Obviously, it doesn’t get much better than Chinatown. 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 When is Chinese New Year celebrated in London? Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, always falls between late January and mid-February. In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on 29 January. The 2025 Chinese New Year festival in central London, organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA), takes place on 1 and 2 February. 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 1 February 2025 Lion Dance. Location: Throughout Chinatown Time: 11.00am - 17.00am. 2 February 2025 Chinese New Year Parade. Location: Trafalgar Square and Chinatown Time: 10.00am - 11.45am from East of Trafalgar Square. Ceremonial and main stage. Location: Trafalgar Square. Time: 12:00 midday - 6.00pm. 12.00 midday: Speeches and Lions’ Eyes Parade - when is it, route and what to expect. The celebrations will take place on 2nd February 2025 in Trafalgar Square. The Chinese New Year yearly parade takes place across the West End, starting at Duncannon Street at 10am, up Charing Cross Road and down Shaftesbury Avenue, dispersing on Rupert Street around midday. There’ll be stalls on More than half a million people are expected to attend the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square.. 2025 - Chinese Year of the Snake. People born in the Year of the Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013) are supposed to be introverted and insecure, but their suspicious nature hides a surprisingly sensitive and passionate character that may surprise 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. 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 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 🥾 London Chinese Lunar New Year Parade 2025: start time, route and everything you need to know. Year of the Snake at Greenwich Peninsula. Celebrated across China and throughout east and south-east Asia, the Chinese New Year — referred to in some countries as the Lunar New Year — marks the beginning of the Spring Festival, with celebrations in both China and London running until late February, the marking the 15th day of the first month of the new lunar year, when the holiday London is gearing up for its annual Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, marking the Year of the Snake with a spectacular parade, lively performances, and vibrant street displays. The Chinese New Year Parade 2025 will celebrate the Year of the Snake on various dates across major cities. In Hong Kong, it’s on Jan 29. In London, it’s on February 2; Chicago’s on February 9; San Francisco’s on February 15; and New York City’s on February 16. The London New Year’s Day Parade has taken place every year since 1987 - apart from in 2021 due to Covid-19. It is watched on TV by 500,000,000 people every year, say LNYDP. The parade is also a fundraiser for London charities. Since it began £2M has been donated through the London Borough Competition which sees the city’s boroughs compete
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