Meadowhall prepares to launch festive season with return of annual Christmas Parade
Meadowhall is preparing to usher in the festive season with the return of its Christmas Parade on Thursday, November 12.
The free event, set to begin at 5pm from The Avenue Lower Level outside Frasers, will see Santa leading a procession through the shopping centre.
Joining Santa on his sleigh will be a marching band delivering seasonal tunes, accompanied by well-known regional mascots such as Miller Bear from Rotherham United, Steely Dan from Sheffield Steelers, Ozzie the Owl from Sheffield Wednesday, Errol the Eagle from Sheffield Eagles, and Captain Blade from Sheffield United.
Popular characters including Percy Pig, Pudsey Bear, and the Christmas Bandits, inspired by Home Alone, will also be part of the festivities.
Cast members from this year’s Lyceum pantomime will make a special appearance, with Bibi Simpson as Cinderella and Joey Wilby as Buttons joining the parade.
The festive programme continues on Saturday, November 14, as Meadowhall’s Christmas Cirque returns. Free performances by acrobats, jugglers, and aerial artists are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday up to Christmas Eve, taking place outside Next for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
This year, the celebrations will also feature an exclusive Christmas wallet for Meadowhall gift cards, designed by Sheffield artist Pete McKee. Available from customer service desks and online for an extra £1, all proceeds from the wallet go to Meadowhall’s charity of the year, Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Further information and planning resources are available at https://meadowhall.co.uk/christmas.