Lantern Parade

Chester’s festive Lantern Parade takes place on Thursday 27 November. School children from across the area will parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns for the annual Christmas Lantern Parade.

The parade leaves from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square at 7pm. The parade route follows St Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, Bridge Street, then turning around and heading for Northgate Street, with the Parade ending back in Town Hall Square.

The lanterns have all been made by children in workshops led by local artist Russell Kirk. The schools taking part are from Upton Heath Primary, Cherry Grove Primary, Upton Westlea Primary, Hoole Primary, Dee Point Primary, The Firs School, Belgrave Primary, Mickle Trafford Village School and Tarporley Primary

Chester Park and Ride is running late night services over Christmas, the last bus from Foregate Street will be 9pm on Thursdays from 20 November.