See the Chinese New Year celebrations in London at the right places

If you’ve never seen dragons dancing in the street

Come to London this Sunday for a treat.

The Chinese New Year is here once more

And you’ll see fireworks, dancing and there’s food galore.

–

Now most people head straight for Chinatown

Not realising there are other stages dotted around.

So that you get the most out of the day

Here’s a quick guide as to where you want to be.

–

The fun kicks off in Trafalgar Square

At about 11 o’clock the firecrackers go off in the air.

Now you don’t want to miss that because it’s always good

But that’s followed by loads of speeches

So I’d move on to a different part of the Hood.

However if you do decide to stay you will be rewarded

At 12.45 the dragons dance is started.

–

But I’d head for Chinatown

It’s only a few minutes walk away

And at Shaftesbury Avenue there’s a big stage

With performances and dragons going all day.

–

You see the secret to making this a good day out

Is not to stay in one place but to keep moving about.

There’s plenty to see and food to try

And there’ll be street stalls everywhere with things to buy.

–

At about 6pm there’ll be fireworks in Leicester Square

So wherever you are make sure you get back there

That will mark the end of the day

And I do hope this guide has helped you in some way.

–

The Chinese New Year celebrations in London take place on Sunday 21st at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue.

Also so that you don’t miss out on things to do in London keep reading our blog.

Tagged as: Chinese New Year, family fun, Free events in London, whats on in london