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 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 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 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 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 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. PARADE GUIDE MONDAY, 1 JANUARY 2024 London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCAUK) 2024 PARADE ROUTE MAP Thank you for watching the greatest event Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a huge festival among Chinese communities in London and across the world. Based on the lunar and solar calendars, the actual date of Chinese New Year varies and each year in the Chinese calendar is represented by one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese New Year Parade will take place in London on Sunday, February 11. However, Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year will take place on Saturday, February 10. Map shows London's Chinese New Year 2024 parade route and timings. Story by Lucy Skoulding • 8mo. This weekend marks Chinese New Year 2024 and lots of events will be taking place across London, 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 Chinatown until around 11.45am. 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 🥾 London Chinese Lunar New Year Parade 2025: start time, route and everything you need to know. Year of the Snake at Greenwich Peninsula. London New Year’s Day Parade 2024: Route, lineup and ticket details
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