Chinese New Year Day 2
Sun 11 Feb
|Manchester
The UK’s brightest celebrations. As the dark streets light up, welcome in the Year of the Dragon. Featuring Manchester’s famous red lanterns, live performances, stalls and funfair, plus the return of the city’s the legendary Dragon Parade.
Time & Location
11 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 19:00
Manchester, Chinatown, Manchester, UK
About the event
The main highlight of the Spring Festival in Manchester is the iconic Dragon Parade. which features a 175-ft (53-m) dragon dancing through the street, followed by drummers and musicians. The parade starts at 12:00 pm at St Peter’s Square, just by Central Library, and then winds through Manchester Chinatown, decorated with red lanterns and golden ornaments.
Throughout the festive weekend, Manchester Chinatowns hosts many martial arts demonstrations, dances, music, and acrobatic performances. Plenty of themed events are also taking place at the Art Gallery and Central Library. In addition, many restaurants on Nicholas Street, George Street, and Faulkner Street offer holiday specials.
Piccadilly Gardens become full of colors, music, and delicious foods. St Anne’s Square reminds Little China while hosting a street market, cozily illuminated by lanterns. The stalls offer Chinese holiday delicacies and crafts. Tiger Bar is a good place to sit down, have a beer, and enjoy the…