The CityCo events team had a very jolly time welcoming thousands of families to the Manchester Christmas Parade.

The city’s Christmas Parade is an annual event launched a few seasons ago by Manchester City Centre BID (the city’s retailers) in partnership with Manchester City Council and the Christmas Markets.

Now a family fixture and led by the Council with many brilliant creatives🌟

NEXT UP for City Centre BID: The Super Duper Family Festival, 18th – 21st February 2026.

4 Days of Half Term fun, over *FREE* city centre Play Zones and outdoor spaces. With games, crafts, sport, arcades, cinema, and more…

Announcements on the website: visitmanchester.com/super-duper-family-festival and follow instagram.com/superduperfamilyfestival/

Images Credit: The Manc Wanderer