Parade Set to Shine for London
Singing superstar Peter Andre, is to receive the ultimate New Year ‘honour’, by headlining the world-famous New Year’s Day Parade in London, it has been revealed.
One of the nation’s favourites is dashing back from Dubai, in the early hours of January 1st, to parade and perform along the iconic 2-mile route through London’s West End.
The year’s first, and most eagerly awaited event, starts at 12 Noon, near the Ritz Hotel and Green Park Station, and runs to Parliament Square, heads via Piccadilly Circus, Regent St St James’, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall, and is FREE.
Peter, whose music has featured in the Top 40 Singles and Album charts, has a long illustrious list of hits including – Mysterious Girl, Flava, All About Us, Natural and I Feel You – is thrilled to perform on this global platform as he entertains London.
“It will be a New Year’s honour”, said Peter, “headlining such an incredible event, for an enormous global audience on January 1st, is going to be such brilliant fun – and it’s free for London to come and watch, and those watching on TV around the World.
“2025 is going to be a great year career wise for me with films and new music coming out. I can’t wait!”
Parade Executive Director Joe Bone said: “Peter Andre is world class, and bound to entertain London, and the millions watching at home.
“We wanted to give him our very own New Year’s honour, asking him to headline London’s celebrations and of course, he jumped at the chance, even though he was appearing at the Burj al-Arab on New Year’s Eve.”
“As ever, we’ve packed the parade, with tip top talent, there’s something for everyone and of all ages.
“Make sure to secure you place early – it’s going to be a busy one!”
The turn of year event is, as ever, a box of delights, packed full of performance, entertainment, music, dance and community involvement.
Singers Rika, and BGT finalist Connie Talbot, join Peter towards the top of the line up, with 19 magnificent marching bands from the USA, dance groups, cheerleaders,
More than a dozen London boroughs will be submitting entertaining entries, celebrating the verve, creativity and spirit that this great city has to offer.
They will be competing for a prize pot of tens of thousands of pounds for their respective mayoral charities benefiting wonderful causes across the Capital. To date the event has raised more than £2.5m.
Keep across all the updates on the parade website and social feeds.
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