In Newcastle, the Chinese New Year celebrations will be bigger than before, thanks to the Chinese Festivity Group successfully crowdfunding to raise £10,000. On Sunday 18 February, there will be a parade, floats, performances, and community programmes, including dragon, lion, and unicorn dances. The proposed parade route is from The Monument/Old Eldon Square to Chinatown's Stowell Street. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the Sunday, there will be lots of activities taking place on Stowell Street, including Chinese arts and crafts and special menus at restaurants that will be adorned with red decorations.