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Barbara Hodgson

Newcastle's Chinese New Year parade won't be going ahead for a second year

The vibrant Chinese New Year procession through Newcastle will not be happening for the second year, it has been confirmed.

The traditional annual parade, with its centrepiece lion and dragon dance, was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

And now families who had been hoping for its return this February will be disappointed again at news that there are no plans for its 2022 return or any formal celebrations.

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