The dates and locations for the much-loved Bromsgrove Santa Sleigh 2023 have been revealed.
Kicking off at the Queens Head Farmers Market from 9am on Saturday, December 2, the popular tradition will see Santa ride his sleigh down local roads over 12 nights as well as some special guest appearances at magical events.
The community favourite is being held this year thanks to the support of Bromsgrove Rovers AFC and Bromsgrove Logistics, who both stepped in to save the Santa Sleigh after the Bromsgrove Round Table announced it could no longer host the festive tradition after years of hard work.
Vice Chair of Bromsgrove Rovers AFC, Ian Hannis, said: “Bryn Davies, Mark Whitehouse and myself all felt that this is something that was important to Bromsgrove as an annual event and brings the people and town together.
“So, when we heard it might not happen anymore, we spoke to The Bromsgrove Round Table and set to building a team of people and businesses to ensure that it could happen.”
As well as bringing Christmas cheer to onlookers, the event also supports many charities in the area including the North Worcestershire Basement Project, The Sidemoor Community Project and other foodbanks.
Owner of Bromsgrove Logistics, Paul Melbourne, said: “Growing up in Bromsgrove, the sleigh was always a significant start to Christmas.
“Being a local business and in a position where we can help has been fantastic, so hopefully we can continue for many years to come.”
The evening route starts on Monday, December 4 in Haywood Park and Rutherford Road before continuing onto areas including Willow Road on Tuesday, December 5, Stoke Prior on Thursday, December 7 and Charford on Saturday, December 9, to name a few.
Santa will also be appearing at the Love Aston Fields Christmas Party on Sunday, December 3 as well as Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club from 5pm on Saturday, December 23.
The full schedule can be found on the image above and on the Santa Sleigh Facebook Page here www.facebook.com/Bromsgrove.Santa/
Routes and times might vary each night due to traffic and the weather, but residents should be able to catch Santa from 6pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends.
For more information or to volunteer email bromsgrovesanta@gmail.com
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