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In the meantime, here is a preview of what you can normally expect in London: Chinese New Year parade. You can normally watch colourful floats and more than 50 teams take part in the vibrant Chinese New Year parade, featuring the largest gathering of Chinese lions and dragons in Europe. Chinese New Year in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29. In London, the main festivities, including parades and events in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square, are typically held on the weekend following the actual New Year's Day. So, for 2025, the largest public celebrations will take place on the weekend of February 1-2, 2025. THE Find out about London's amazing Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations, including the free festival on Trafalgar Square, parade, Chinatown restaurants and events. Parade from Chinatown to Trafalgar Square. At 10 AM a spectacular parade of decorated floats, paper-mache lions, fire-breathing dragons and oriental dancers will set off from Charing Cross Road near St. Martin-in-the-Fields church. It will then move along Cambridge Circus and turn left down Shaftesbury Avenue into Chinatown. The Chinese community marks the start of the New Year in a great colorful, noisy parade which marches through the city’s main roads. The impressive parade with big dancing lions’ dolls intends, according to the tradition, to bring good luck to the houses and shops on its course. Visit Chinatown this Lunar New Year for the lively parade, stunning performances and displays, immersive activities for the whole family and plenty of authentic Eastern Asian restaurants to choose from. RedFarm, brings playful contemporary Chinese cuisine and supercharged dim-sum to Covent Garden. Annual Parade. The Chinese New Year yearly parade takes place across the West End, starting at Duncannon Street, up Charing Cross Road and down Shaftesbury Avenue, dispersing on Rupert Street. There’ll be stalls on Gerrard Place and Newport Court in Chinatown London. Top 5 Ways to Experience Chinese New Year in London, 2025. 1. Attend the Spectacular Chinese New Year Parade. The annual Chinese New Year Parade in London is a must-see event, featuring a dazzling array of colorful floats, traditional Chinese dancers, and the iconic lion and dragon dances. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 2025 in London with the largest Chinese New Year celebration outside of Asia. Every year, thousands of people descend on London's West End to enjoy a colorful parade, free stage performances and traditional Chinese food, and wish each other "Happy New Year". Chinese New Year Parade. The centerpiece of the festivities is the lively Chinese New Year Parade, featuring a procession of vibrant floats, dragon and lion dances, and traditional costumes. - A special Chinese New Year performance - A festive welcome amenity - Prime location near Chinatown and the festivities - Comfortable accommodation with exceptional service . Available to book from 1st November 2024 – 31st January 2025 for stays from 1st January 2025- 9th February 2025, it's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the When to celebrate Chinese New Year in London. On Chinese New Year's Eve (this year on January 28), families usually have big reunion dinners together after everyone has traveled home from far, and give lucky envelopes (also known as red packets) to the kids in the family. About us. Chinese New Year Parade. Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia. Chinese New Year at the Upside Down House Westfield: Take inverted-themed photos with Chinese New Year decorations, symbolizing good luck.10-11 February 2024. Paid. Lunar New Year Children’s Craft Weekend at John Lewis, Westfield White City : Make your own paper dancing dragon. 10-11 February 2024, 13:00-17:00. List of Activities. 30 December 2024 (Monday) – 28 January 2025 (Tuesday), 10:00am – 10:00pm. Chinatown CNY bazaar (新春市集) offers a wide variety of Chinese New Year decorations, festive treats, traditional snacks and a local food fair. This year, the Museum of the Home is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a fun family day of creativity and storytelling. Join them on 18 February for free events, including a reading of Eva Wong Nava's illustrated book "I Love Chinese New Year" by the author, a crafts workshop where you'll make Lunar New Year animal puppets using recycled materials, and the chance to create your own stories When is Chinese New Year 2025 and What Does it Celebrate? Chinese New Year 2025 begins on Wednesday, 29th January, marking the start of the Year of the Snake. Unlike the fixed date of 1st January on the Gregorian calendar, the Lunar New Year varies each year, aligning with the lunar calendar, which is based on the moon’s cycles. Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade (January 29, 2025) The main Chinatown Lunar New Year event in NYC is the vibrant parade, with massive floats decorated with Chinese New Year ornaments, thrilling lion dances, and dazzling firecrackers. Performers in elaborate lion costumes shake the intricate attire, entertaining crowds of spectators. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN LONDON The Largest Chinese New Year Celebration Outside Asia LCCA CNY 2025 - 2 FEBRUARY 2025 Celebrating the Year of the SNAKE. More information to come soon. Please follow our social media for updates. Organised by London Chinatown Chinese Association,
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