Crewe Town Council is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a magical day of Christmas activities on Saturday 5 December as the town centre comes alive with family entertainment, live music and the Community Lantern Parade.
The Lantern Parade & Festive Family Day will feature a packed programme of activities, including lantern making, where visitors can create their own lantern and join the parade at 4.30pm, Makers Market stalls, Christmas Crazy Golf provided by Crewe BID, live music and the chance to meet real reindeer in Lyceum Square.
Throughout the afternoon, visitors can enjoy performances from Wilko, The Funky Choir, Small Horse & The Plan and Crewe Brass, alongside activities taking place across the town centre.
As daylight fades, families and community groups are invited to take part in the Community Lantern Parade, which will travel from Queensway to Lyceum Square between 4:30pm and 5pm, led by the enchanting Living Snow Globe.
Mayor of Crewe, Councillor Stuart Mackay, said: “We’re excited to give the Community Lantern Parade its own dedicated place within this year’s Christmas programme. With lantern making, live entertainment, real reindeer and a lantern parade led by the Living Snow Globe, we hope residents and visitors will make a day of it. We’re also delighted to introduce Christmas film screenings at Christchurch, adding another new experience to Crewe’s seasonal calendar this year.”
As part of the Christmas weekend, Crewe Town Council is also hosting free film screenings inside Christchurch on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December. Visitors will be able to enjoy seasonal favourites including The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Home Alone and Jingle All The Way in the nave of the church.
Free tickets will be available, with mince pies and hot drinks available to purchase from a refreshment stall provided by YMCA Crewe.
Further details, including film booking information, will be announced shortly.
Photo: Living Snow Globe, image courtesy of Joogleberry
