London Chinese New Year Parade 2026 this weekend: Start time, end time, full route and more
Chinese New Year celebrations will take over London’s streets once again this weekend to mark the Year of the Horse.
The Chinese Lunar New Year is almost here and London is preparing to host an array of celebrations throughout the Chinatown area.
This weekend Soho will be the ultimate destination for festivities as the spot hosts an array of activities and performances to mark the year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac.
Chinese New Year in 2026 lands on February 17 with the annual parade, one of the biggest celebrations planned in London.
If you’re hoping to see the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade, here’s everything you need to know, from the start and end times and where it will pass through.
When is the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade?
The annual parade to celebrate Chinese New Year in the capital will take place on Sunday, February 22.
What is the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade route?
The parade will start in the east of Trafalgar Square and follow Charing Cross Road through to Shaftesbury Avenue, before ending in Chinatown.
When will the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade start and end?
The parade will set off from Trafalgar Square around 10am and is expected to arrive in Chinatown around 11.45am.
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