In the United Kingdom, what is the name of the New Year’s Day parade held annually in central London?

The annual New Year’s Day parade in central London is the London New Year’s Day Parade.

The London New Year’s Day Parade is a large procession held on January 1 through central London. It features marching bands, performers, dancers, floats, balloons, and representatives from different countries and communities. The event began in 1987 as the Lord Mayor of Westminster’s Show before adopting its current name in 1997.

The parade is associated with Westminster and traditionally uses a route passing major central landmarks. It is both a public spectacle and a charity-supporting event, with fundraising and community participation forming an important part of its identity.

It should not be confused with the Lord Mayor’s Show, an older civic procession held in November for the Lord Mayor of the City of London. Nor is it the same as London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks, which are a separate event along the River Thames.