Ring in the New Year with a series of London parade concerts guaranteed to get you in the mood to celebrate. Performances range from traditional orchestras and choirs to jazz bands and even youth ensembles from the USA. These concert performances surround the New Years Day Parade, an extraordinary London event that will get the whole capital into a party mood.

Concerts for the season
These London parade concerts have become a New Years tradition that Londoners look forward to every year. Featuring all sorts of music, there’s no better way to get into the New Year’s spirit than by attending one of the concerts. The music is sure to have you reflecting on the past, thinking about the present and feeling hopeful for the future.

The lineup
Two performances kickstart the London Parade Concerts on 29th December 2010. St John's on Smith Square is holding a special Music for London gala concert, while the famous Cadogan Hall hosts performances by Wauwatosa East Wind Symphony, Downers Grove North High School Wind Ensemble, Mayfield High School Orchestra and Wauwatosa East Jazz ensemble.

Lunchtime concert in Trafalgar Square
As a welcome perk for those returning to work after the Christmas season, there's a free lunchtime concert at Trafalgar Square starting at 1pm, Thursday 30th December 2010. Keep an ear out for choral music, jazz and American style marching bands at the free concert to get you in the mood for the grand parade on New Years Day.

Money for London charities
Start 2011 off right with the New Years Day London parade concerts, because proceeds from these events will raise funds for various London charities. What better way to start the year out than by doing something that will benefit the whole community?

The 2011 parade
Stay in the seasonal mood with the New Years Day London parade, which winds through the streets of London from Piccadilly to Parliament Street. There’ll be loads of bands, clowns, entertainers and performers, plus a few surprises. For more information on the parade, click on the link below.

New Years Day Parade London

The London parade concerts take place from 29th December 2010 - 3rd January 2011. For more information and to purchase tickets, click on the link below.

New Years Day Parade Official Site

Other events in London

New Years Day London

January Sales in London

Ice Skating London

Christmas Pantomimes London

Dazzle Jewellery Exhibition

London Art Fair

Cirque du Soleil London

Totem London

London Mime Festival

London Boat Show