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Festive Sundays
Embark on a magical journey through the streets of Manchester this Christmas as the city comes together to celebrate the festive season with a series of Festive Sundays, filled with captivating street performances ready to enchant and surprise visitors of all ages.
Organised by Manchester City Centre BID in partnership with Manchester City Council and Manchester Markets, Festive Sundays will see roaming performers and illuminated acts take to the shopping streets across St Ann’s Square, King Street, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square and Manchester Arndale.
Promising to capture the imaginations of youngsters and bring festive magic to all, shoppers and families will be able to spot a variety of charming visitors, from a giant snow globe and arctic fox puppet, to enchanted walking trees and living lampposts.
Sunday 26 November (12-7pm: Manchester Arndale, Exchange Square, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Street, St Ann’s Square, King Street and Deansgate)
A magical takeover across the city centre with giant roaming puppets, street performers, and live music. Don’t miss an encounter with bewitching woodland creatures: larger-than-life robins, the meandering arctic fox, a giant snowy owl - and Handmade Parade’s beautiful, illuminated reindeer. All are accompanied by the vibrant sights and sound off the Fat Cat Brass Band and Bloco Band!
Sunday 3 December (from 1pm)
Manchester’s free Christmas Parade will once again bring joy to thousands of spectators, young and old. Processions of spectacular characters, magical performances and extraordinary acts will weave their way through the city’s streets sprinkling pure festive magic.
Sunday 10 & 17 December (12pm, 2pm, 4pm – St Ann’s Square)
The final two Festive Sundays, will see a stunning Toy Procession take to Manchester’s popular Christmas Markets. Created by Walk the Plank, the procession will feature giant stilt-walking acts including Christmas Crackers and Sugar Plum Fairies!
Organised by Manchester City Centre BID in partnership with Manchester City Council and Manchester Markets, Festive Sundays will see roaming performers and illuminated acts take to the shopping streets across St Ann’s Square, King Street, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square and Manchester Arndale.
Promising to capture the imaginations of youngsters and bring festive magic to all, shoppers and families will be able to spot a variety of charming visitors, from a giant snow globe and arctic fox puppet, to enchanted walking trees and living lampposts.
Sunday 26 November (12-7pm: Manchester Arndale, Exchange Square, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Street, St Ann’s Square, King Street and Deansgate)
A magical takeover across the city centre with giant roaming puppets, street performers, and live music. Don’t miss an encounter with bewitching woodland creatures: larger-than-life robins, the meandering arctic fox, a giant snowy owl - and Handmade Parade’s beautiful, illuminated reindeer. All are accompanied by the vibrant sights and sound off the Fat Cat Brass Band and Bloco Band!
Sunday 3 December (from 1pm)
Manchester’s free Christmas Parade will once again bring joy to thousands of spectators, young and old. Processions of spectacular characters, magical performances and extraordinary acts will weave their way through the city’s streets sprinkling pure festive magic.
Sunday 10 & 17 December (12pm, 2pm, 4pm – St Ann’s Square)
The final two Festive Sundays, will see a stunning Toy Procession take to Manchester’s popular Christmas Markets. Created by Walk the Plank, the procession will feature giant stilt-walking acts including Christmas Crackers and Sugar Plum Fairies!
Sun 26 Nov to Sunday 17 Dec 2023
Manchester City Centre
Every Sunday from 26th November - 17th December.
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