FAQ’S

The main celebrations take place on Sunday 22 February across Chinatown.

A small number of family-friendly activity workshops and craft stalls will take place in Chinatown on Saturday 21 February. This programme will offer a quieter alternative to Sunday’s proceedings, without firecrackers and loud music performances, ensuring everyone can join in the fun.

Saturday 14 February will see a vibrant procession including community performers, Hung Gar Kung Fu Friendship Association, Pagoda Arts, Movema and others process through the city centre.

In addition, there are plenty of other events and activities happening in and around Liverpool City Region during the February half-term. Head to our What’s On page to find out more.

The main events on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February are free to attend. There are, however, activites that you may need to pay for including face-painting.

The other events happening in and around Liverpool City Region may have a cost associated to them too.

This is an annual event that celebrates the Chinese New Year. The event is open to everyone and is popular with families. All ages are welcome.

This forms part of the city’s wider Lunar New Year celebrations.

Yes, on Grenville Street South at the junction with Nelson Street. Accessible toilets are also available too.

Sunday 22 February. The Dragon and Lion parade starts at 11:30am and finishes at approx. 3:30pm. The Unicorn parade starts at 12:15pm and finishes at approx. 4:00pm. Both parades move through Nelson Street, Duke Street, Berry Street, Bold Street etc. and meet in Great George Square at 1:00pm for the firecracker display.

Certain roads will be closed from 6:00am – 10:00pm on Sunday 22 February including Great George Street, Duke Street, Upper Duke Street, Nelson Street, Grenville Street, South Sankey Street, Griffiths Street, Knight Street, Bold Street, Seel Street, Berry Street, Back Berry Street, Bold Place, Back Knight Street, Cookson Street, Pitt Street, Upper Pitt Street, York Street, Raffles Street, Roscoe Street, Roscoe Lane.

In addition Grenville Street South, between Hardy Street and Nelson Street, as well as Upper Pitt Street will be closed on the evening of Thursday 19 February until 4pm Monday 23 February.

Due to the closure of Berry Street access to businesses on Hanover Street will be severely restricted from Seel Street. It is recommended that any deliveries are made before 10am on the day.

Yes. An alternative Route will be via either Leece Street, Hardman Street, Myrtle Street, Catherine Street, Upper Parliament Street and Great George Street; or Upper Parliament Street, Grove Street, Oxford Street, Mount Pleasant, Rodney Street or Clarence Street to follow other locally signed diversion routes.

All closures will be signed and staffed. They will remain in force for the duration stipulated in the Special Event Temporary Traffic Regulation Order or such lesser time as indicated by the completion of the event.

Yes you can, although please be aware that alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Yes, there are a variety of food and drink concessions at the event and on site restaurants and cafes.

We recommend using public transport where possible. The closest train station to the celebrations is Liverpool Central. For all your travel needs visit merseytravel.gov.uk.

There are car parks nearby, however, our planned road closures may affect access to these.

Please visit Merseyrail for all your up-to-date train travel information.

Please email cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk