Twickenham Dragon Parade

Gift stalls, face painting, paper lantern-making workshops and even a Chinese-themed Punch and Judy show are just some of the activities on offer at Twickenham’s free Chinese New Year celebrations, which take place the weekend before the Lunar New Year. Head down to Patch Academy on York Street to get involved after the main event; a colourful dragon dance starting at Twickenham Green at 1pm, before wending its way down  The parade will continue down Heath Road, King Street, London Road and Church Street, stopping by the Twickenham Riverside at around 3.30pm.