Manchester Christmas Parade: Supported by City Centre BID

18th Nov 2025

City Centre BID is again supporting the Manchester Christmas Parade, with our team of ‘hype elves’ ready to spread festive cheer along the route.

We’ll be there from 12.30pm on Sunday 7th December, across the retail district, handing out festive flags and goodies to spectators.

  • Manchester Christmas Parade 2025
  • Sunday 7th December
  • From 12.30pm – the BID team greets the spectators
  • 1pm – the Parade starts from Manchester Cathedral – Deansgate – John Dalton Street – Cross Street – St Mary’s Gate – Cathedral

More about the parade at visitmanchester.com | Images from 2024

Road Closures

For interactive map, click here

8am-5pm  

  • Victoria Street (Deansgate to Cathedral Approach)
  • Cateaton Street (Deansgate to Exchange Square)

11am-3pm 

  • Victoria Bridge Street (Chapel Street to Deansgate)
  • Deansgate (Victoria Street to John Dalton Street)
  • John Dalton Street (Southgate to Clarence Street)
  • Cross Street (John Dalton Street to Corporation Street)
  • Market Street (Cross Street to Exchange Street)
  • St Mary’s Gate (Exchange Street to Deansgate)

11am-6pm

St Ann’s Street (Deansgate to Cross Street)

Tram Suspension

Metrolink services will be suspended between St Peter’s Square and Exchange Square from 12pm-2.30pm.

Parking, Bus Lanes, Taxi Rank Suspensions

For full list click here