Altrincham’s Lantern Parade and Nativity Journey Returns – Saturday 13th December 2025

In partnership with St George’s Church and the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, this free, family event brings the Nativity story to life across Altrincham, with music, storytelling and a magical lantern parade.

From 12 noon, families can collect Nativity Trail Cards from Stamford Square to begin their festive journey and meet characters from the Nativity story at locations throughout the town. Live performances from local schools and community choirs will run on the Stamford Square stage during the afternoon.

Lantern-making workshops will take place at OYEZ Arts in Altrincham Town Hall (bookable via Eventbrite), before the Lantern Parade gathers in Goose Green at 4pm and sets off at 4.45pm. The parade, featuring the full Nativity cast, local schoolchildren, lantern puppets and the Sale District Scout and Guide Band, will finish in Stamford Square for a Live Nativity Performance at 5.30pm.

The event is produced by Altrincham BID and supported by headline sponsor the Stamford Quarter and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

You may also like the following events from Visit Altrincham:

• This Saturday, 22nd November, 02:45 pm, Neon Noel Altrincham's Christmas Lights Switch-on in Altrincham
• Next month, 18th December, 06:00 pm, Carols From King's Court in Altrincham

Also check out other Workshops in Altrincham, Music events in Altrincham, Arts events in Altrincham.