Manchester City Council

News published December 2023

Thousands flock to Manchester's magical Christmas Parade

  • Sunday 3 December 2023
Two smiling queens of hearts dressed in candy striped red and white with a matching headful of curls

Families turned out in their thousands today to get a glimpse of Manchester's magical Christmas Parade, with the heart-warming event of the season delighting the crowds and bringing an extra dose of Christmas sparkle and cheer to Santa's favourite city.

The Manchester Christmas Parade is this weekend - all you need to know!

  • Friday 1 December 2023
Father Christmas pictured waving with a holly wreathed clocktower in view behind him.

The Manchester Christmas Parade is back this weekend on Sunday 3 December, bringing with it an extra special dose of festive magic and sparkle to Santa's favourite city.

Manchester Christmas Parade this weekend - road closure information

  • Friday 1 December 2023
Person dressed in white and blue as Jack Frost striding through crowds

Details of road closures necessary this weekend have been announced ahead of the Manchester Christmas Parade which takes place in the city centre on Sunday 3 December.

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