Chinese New Year takes place on Friday February 16, 2018. Events will take place throughout Manchester from Friday February 16 to Sunday February 18.
The celebrations culminate on Sunday 18 February with the stunning dragon parade, accompanied by traditional lion dancing, martial arts displays, food stalls, a funfair with over 20 rides on Charlotte street, and a huge fireworks display at 6pm. 12pm: Martial arts and dance displays in Albert Square 12.30pm: Dragon appears in Albert Square 1pm: Dragon parade marches from the town hall to Chinatown 1.30pm: Dragon parade arrives in Chinatown NCP car park to firecrackers and New Year addresses from VIPs and community leaders. 2pm - 5pm: Lion and Unicorn visit and bless all of the businesses on Chinatown - some businesses will be setting off Chinese firecrackers when visited by the Lion and the Unicorn.
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