London Chinese New Year parade 2025: Start times, end times, route and more

The Chinese Lunar New Year is almost here and London is once again preparing to host an array of celebrations throughout the Chinatown area this weekend.

This Saturday and Sunday (February 1 and February 2) Soho will be the ultimate destination for festivities as the spot hosts an array of activities and performances to mark the year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.

The main event of the weekend will of course be the annual Chinese New Year parade which will travel into Chinatown from Trafalgar Square.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 London Chinese New Year parade from the start and end times and where it will pass through.

When is the 2025 London Chinese New Year parade?

The annual parade that celebrates Chinese New Year in the capital will take place on Sunday February 2. The procession will be a part of a full day of celebrations in Trafalgar Square and Soho. The full schedule of events is available on the Chinatown website.

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.

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 Chinatown until around 11.45am.

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