The Spirit of Mexborough Christmas Parade & Market
The Spirit of Mexborough Community Group is delighted to announce its first-ever Light Up Parade, which will lead directly into a festive, family-friendly Christmas Market for the whole community to enjoy.
The parade will depart from Maple Road, at the junction of Elm Road, on Friday, November 28 at 4:30pm and is expected to arrive at Hartley Street at approximately 5pm, where Santa’s sleigh and his live reindeer will greet attendees.
The Christmas Market will be open from 4:30pm and will feature a wide variety of stalls, including:
• Handmade jewellery
• Knitted items
• Personalised gifts
• Christmas sweets
• Artisan craft stalls
Visitors will also be able to enjoy an extensive range of festive food and drink, including mulled wine, mulled cider, hot chocolate, speciality coffees, sweet waffle cones, cakes, biscuits, a German sausage grill, burgers, hot dogs, a pizza van, meat-filled baguettes, Yorkshire pudding wraps, and jacket potatoes.
A fun-filled programme of FREE children’s activities will be available throughout the event, featuring:
• Santa and his helper giving out free gifts
• Free magician performances
• Free balloon modelling
• Free face painting
• A free gaming van offering entertainment for all ages
To ensure the event is accessible for everyone, a Free Sensory Ambulance will be on-site, providing a quiet and calming space for anyone who may become overwhelmed by the festivities.
The Spirit of Mexborough Community Group extends its sincere thanks to Power X Fitness, who have kindly allowed the Christmas Market to take place on their grounds. Their support has ensured that the event can be held safely while High Street renovation works are ongoing.
The community is warmly invited to join in this exciting festive celebration, bringing light, joy, and Christmas spirit to Mexborough.