London welcomes Year of the Rabbit at Lunar New Year
Getty ImagesThe Year of the Rabbit gets off to a spectacular start in London
Thousands of people have lined the streets of London to welcome in the Year of the Rabbit at the capital's annual Lunar New Year celebrations.
Dancers and dragons joined a parade around Chinatown before performers took to the stage in front of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square.
Martial arts displays, music shows and cultural activities were also held in streets across the West End.
The event is the biggest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia.
PA MediaPeople stand by a large rabbit farm as they watch a parade during celebrations on the first day of the Lunar New Year in London
PA MediaCrowds lined the streets in the West End
Getty ImagesThe Lunar New Year's parade began in Charing Cross Road and featured colourful floats, with more than 50 teams taking part in the event
Getty ImagesPeople in London gathered to enjoy a colourful parade, free stage performances and traditional Chinese food
Getty ImagesHundreds of thousands of people descend on the West End
PA MediaPeople wore traditional Chinese costumes to celebrate the event
Getty ImagesLunar New Year always falls between late January and mid-February