London's New Year's Day Parade 2019 Free

Watch the spectacular New Year’s Day Parade along the streets of London's West End this New Year’s Day.

Every year, dancers, acrobats, cheerleaders, marching bands, historic vehicles and more assemble in the heart of the capital for a colourful celebration of contemporary performances and traditional pomp and ceremony, with huge balloons, music and confetti filling the air.

With more than 8,000 performers representing the London boroughs and countries from across the globe, this fantastic event attracts around 600,000 spectators and live television broadcasts in the UK and abroad.

Catch all the festivities along the parade route, which runs from Green Park Tube station at 12pm, to Parliament Square at around 3.30pm, via Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall.

You can watch the parade for free along the streets, or book grandstand tickets to guarantee a good view.

Check back closer to the date for more information about the 2019 New Year's Day parade in London.