It still feels like 2024 until the Chinese New Year arrives. As the largest Chinatown in Europe is preparing for the celebrations to begin, more details have been announced about what to expect in Liverpool.
A date has already been unveiled for the Lunar New Year celebrations in Liverpool, to make the start of the year of the Wood Snake. Liverpudlians can expect a whole lot of festivities across the city, including the famous Chinese New Year parade in Liverpool’s Chinatown.
When is Chinese New Year 2025 taking place in Liverpool?
The Chinese New Year is on Wednesday, January 29 this year, with the festivities commencing from that day. However, the main event is happening on Sunday, February 2.
What is happening around the city?
The full programme of events is yet to be announced, so watch this space! Locals and visitors alike can admire various buildings around Liverpool lighting up red to mark the Lunar New Year, as well as red lanterns all around.
As usual, the parade is set to kick off at the Great George Square stage, with the annual dragon, unicorn and lion making an appearance. Plus, visitors can enjoy an abundance of live performances, as well as plenty of food stalls, art workshops, street theatre, storytelling and the funfair.
What is the significance of the Wood Snake?
In the Shengxiao, or Chinese zodiac the Wood Snake brings growth, wisdom, renewal, stability and creativity. The sign’s lucky numbers are two, eight and nine, while the year’s lucky colours are carmine red and emerald green (black and yellow could also be deemed lucky). Plus, the luckiest flowers and plants of the Wood Snake are orchids and cacti.
In 2025, the Dragon, Tiger, Snake, Horse, and Monkey are said to be the luckiest signs in the Chinese zodiac.