Published on Tuesday, December 30, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

A Costa Rican folk music band from the province of Heredia will represent the country at London’s New Year’s Day Parade on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

La Original Domingueña, a community-based ensemble from Santo Domingo canton, has been invited to perform at the annual parade, which winds through the streets of London’s West End and is considered the city’s largest street celebration.

The London New Year’s Day Parade attracts more than 1 million spectators each year. The event is broadcast live by more than 250 television networks worldwide, reaching millions of viewers.

 

The Costa Rican ensemble is made up of six musicians who perform traditional Costa Rican folk music. They will be joined by folk dancers from the Costa Rican cultural committee in London, adding a visual element to the country’s presentation.

Viewers interested in watching the Costa Rican performance can follow the live stream on the London New Year’s Day Parade website beginning at noon GMT (6 a.m. Costa Rican time).

This will be the third time a Costa Rican community folk ensemble has participated in the London parade. This year, Costa Rica was represented by the Fortuna District Community Marching Band from San Carlos canton in Alajuela province. In 2021, the Orotina Community Marching Band, also from Alajuela province, performed at the same New Year’s Day celebration.

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