Manchester's Chinatown will come alive this weekend as the city begins to celebrate Chinese New Year. The colourful celebration marks the beginning on the new year on the traditional lunar calendar.
A packed programme of events will take place on Sunday, January 22, as the city marks the Year of the Rabbit. The celebrations will include the return of Manchester's legendary Dragon Parade for the first time in full in three years - including a traditional lion and ribbon dancers - plus lots of family friendly activities and events.
As well as the return of the bright red lanterns across the city centre shopping streets, there will be a week-long residency of traditional street food stalls, an a illuminated night dragon in Piccadilly Gardens, plus stalls and a funfair. Below you'll find all the major events, plus timings and road closures.
