Hundreds of people packed into Meadowhall on Thursday, November 12, as families came together to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.
The shopping centre was filled with festive cheer and huge crowds as Father Christmas made his much-anticipated entrance during the annual Christmas parade.
Walkways were lined with families eager to catch a glimpse of Santa and the colourful characters accompanying him, while others stopped to enjoy the music, dancing and festive singalong.
From smiling children watching the parade to shoppers soaking up the atmosphere, the evening brought plenty of Christmas spirit to Meadowhall.
As Christmas decorations glistened throughout the centre, the usual bustle of shopping came to a standstill as families lined the walkways, with children eagerly waiting for the big arrival.
Father Christmas was joined by a host of familiar faces, including mascots from Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Percy Pig from M&S, Steely Dan from Sheffield Steelers, Errol the Eagle from Sheffield Eagles and Captain Blade from Sheffield United.
The characters waved to the crowds and stopped to say hello to children along the parade route, with youngsters dancing along to the festive music.
The parade culminated in a performance from Sheffield Community Choir, which was met with loud cheers from the crowds as children danced along to the festive songs.
The choir led a Christmas singalong, with crowds joining in to wish each other a happy Christmas for the first time this year.
The parade marked the start of Meadowhall’s festive programme, with Christmas Cirque returning on Saturday, November 14, featuring acrobats, jugglers and aerial performers.
Families will also be able to visit a new Santa’s Magical Grotto, giving children the chance to meet Father Christmas.
Take a look through our pictures to see how families and visitors enjoyed the celebrations.
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