Winter lantern parade that starts from Town Hall Square and moves through the streets of Chester, with the Christmas market open late.
The Lantern Parade is set for Town Hall Square on Thursday 26 November, starting at 7pm — though it's worth keeping in mind that's still to be confirmed. It's one of four winter parades Chester runs rather than a single switch-on, alongside the 12 Days of Christmas Parade, Winter Watch and Roman Saturnalia. The parades set off from Town Hall Square on Thursday evenings in the weeks before Christmas, and the street lights illuminate street by street as the procession moves through the city rather than all at once.
The square itself is a great spot to watch from: white lights over the square, a big tree in the middle, and the Town Hall and the cathedral behind. It's the kind of setting that draws more photos than many larger markets, and the city's Roman past stays within minutes, with the amphitheatre, the Roman Gardens and a circuit of city walls to walk. If you're coming from further out, the park and ride runs late on parade nights, and the Christmas market stays open until 8pm, so there's plenty of room to linger before or after.
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Just a reminder that the date and time are still to be confirmed, so check back before you head out. The parade starts from Town Hall Square at 7pm on Thursday 26 November.
