LONDON PARADE 2026 Location & Timing
London New Year's Day Parade
Mark the first day of the calendar during the annual London New Year’s Day Parade in central London, captivating an audience of more than 500,000 people. Watch in awe as performers from around the world, including dancers, marching bands and acrobats, parade through the centre of the capital during this huge confetti-filled event. 1 Jan
Step into the heart of Westminster on New Year’s Day as the London Parade 2026 takes over the streets for its 40th Anniversary celebration. Known as one of the biggest New Year’s events on the planet, this unmissable extravaganza will showcase the very best of London and beyond with a dazzling mix of music, movement, and sheer spectacle.
More than 8,000 performers from across the globe will bring the capital alive with marching bands, cheerleaders, dazzling dance groups, giant balloons, stunt displays, heritage vehicles, and show-stopping floats from London’s boroughs. With over 500,000 people expected to line the 2.2-mile route, the atmosphere will be electric as the city kicks off 2026 in style.