Shimmering lights, festive characters and dancing toys take over Liverpool city centre for huge parade
The streets of Liverpool will be filled with festive cheer this Saturday (November 15), with Christmas characters, shimmering lights and dancing toys taking over.
Created and produced by outdoor arts specialists, Walk the Plank, Liverpool ONE is hosting its first ever Christmas Toy Parade in support of Claire House.
The 40-minute parade will take place at 1.00pm, 3.00pm, and 5.00pm, and will include decorations hand-crafted by children from Claire House - Liverpool ONE’s Charity of the Year.
Jennifer Hanley, a fundraiser at Claire House, said: “We are very excited to be involved in the Toy Parade. Some of the children who come to the hospice have made their own decorations and can’t wait to show them off.
“Any awareness raised, both from the event and throughout the partnership, will help us reach more local babies, children and young adults who need our support from our sites in Liverpool and Wirral.”
Also kicking off today (November 15), is the popular Christmas trail. The interactive journey takes families on a magical quest discovering festive characters in shop windows across the retail destination. It will run until January 4.
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From November 20 until December 18, Thursday evenings will host free family-friendly events, with highlights including giant illuminated penguins, carol-oke sessions, pass the parcel and festive surprises for visitors of all ages.
Christmas has already launch at Chavasse Park, with a selection of children's rides, festive games, food, treats and more. The popular Bar Hutte, nestled under the iconic Christmas tree, is also open and sparkling decorations can be seen across Liverpool ONE.