Happy Friday Manchester. We are looking forward to seeing the celebrations for Chinese New Year across our great city over the weekend. The year of the dragon, symbolising good fortune, wisdom and abundance. 📷 (jobo_photos) IG #ChineseNewYear #ChineseNewYearMcr

This weekend, there are loads of Chinese New Year celebrations in Manchester, including the famous 175ft dragon which will weave its way from Oxford Street to Chinatown on Sunday. Follow Chinese New Year in Manchester and see what else is on here 👇 visitmanchester.com/chinese-new-ye…

San Nin Faai Lok 新 年 快 樂 Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. #ChineseNewYearMCR #YearoftheDragon

Happy Chinese New Year from Manchester. These photos were shot for Chinese New Year in Manchester with CityCo Manchester, FCAM and Manchester City Council. Luckily the sun came out to illuminate the lanterns and give some great pops of colour and shadows.

Manchester's legendary Dragon Parade returns to the city today, from 12pm. Follow the 175ft dragon as it makes its way across the city, from Oxford Street to Chinatown. Visit visitmanchester.com/event/dragon-p… for parade route and times. #ChineseNewYearMCR #YearoftheDragon

It was great to welcome in the Lunar New Year in Manchester today, with the Dragon Parade and exploring the range of stalls and activities in Chinatown. Happy Lunar New Year to our Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities, and all celebrating in Manchester and worldwide!🧧🐉

Manchester welcomes the #YearoftheDragon. Thank you to everyone who joined the celebrations. Wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year 🐉.

The Chinese New Year in Manchester celebrations were colourful, vibrant, loud and amazing as always. The Year of the Dragon was beautiful showcased through the streets of Manchester with the Dragon Parade from FCAM and supported by CityCo Manchester and Manchester City Council.

🎉 Thanks to everyone who came to see the Dragon Parade return to the city for Chinese New Year in Manchester 🐲 Wishing all celebrating the Lunar New Year a very happy and hopeful one. 🧧 Have a fabulous year ahead. 🫶 #YearoftheDragon #ChineseNewYearMCR #LunarNewYear #ChineseNewYear

🐍 FCAM's free to attend Dragon Parade returns this Sunday 2 February. 📯Please be aware that the area gets very busy during the parade between 12pm and 2pm and access to China Town may be restricted during this time. #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseNewYearMCR #LunarNewYear

FCAM 🐍 If you wish to avoid the crowds but still want to celebrate the Year of The Snake, there are other celebratory events and activities across the weekend. You can find out more here👇 visitmanchester.com/chinese-new-ye… #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseNewYearMCR #LunarNewYear #LunarNewYear2025

FCAM 📯Those visiting with dogs, luggage including large rucksacks and push chairs are encouraged to avoid China Town between 12pm – 2pm. We would recommend these visitors enjoy the parade from elsewhere along the route. #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseNewYearMCR #LunarNewYear2025

Chinese New Year information 🧵

Can’t wait for our dragon parade on Sunday. Come and join us to welcome the year of the Snake. Do be aware that Chinatown will be extremely busy between 12-2pm and access may have to be restricted during these times. Manchester News MEN CityCo Manchester Manchester City Council

Those visiting our parade with dogs, small children, pushchairs luggage or rucksacks are encouraged to avoid Chinatown between 12-2pm on Sunday. We would recommend these visitors enjoy the parade from elsewhere along the route. CityCo Manchester Manchester News MEN Manchester City Council

For those wanting to avoid the crowds at the Dragon Parade on Sunday, consider coming to Chinatown on Saturday 1st February to see our illuminated night dragon instead. Performances at 6:30pm and 7:30pm in Chinatown carpark. CityCo Manchester Manchester News MEN Manchester City Council Chinese New Year in Manchester

An exciting and important weekend Chinese New Year in Manchester and delighted Manchester Libraries @mcrartgallery programme

Thanks to everyone who came to see the Dragon Parade return to the city for Chinese New Year in Manchester 🐍 Wishing all celebrating Lunar and Chinese New Year a very happy and hopeful one. 📷 Have a fabulous year ahead. 🧧 #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseNewYearMCR #LunarNewYear #ChineseNewYear