Wallace and Gromit's grand festive day out
It will be a Grand Day Out in Stafford on Saturday when the Christmas celebrations are kicked off by Wallace and Gromit.
The popular pair will be appearing throughout a day filled with entertainment, starting by joining in the fun of the Santa Parade at 11am.
This year's parade will on the theme of Cinderella to celebrate Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's magical new pantomime.
The Mayor of Stafford, Councillor Jean Tabernor, will be leading the way in a horse-drawn carriage followed by an array of marching bands, festive floats, stilt walking elves, damsels in distress on drippy dragons, Santa and his reindeers, plus local pupils proudly displaying their festive art masterpieces.
The festive fun, organised by Stafford Borough Council and the Guildhall Shopping Centre, will continue with entertainment throughout the day.
After the parade Santa's reindeer will be in Crabbery Street until 1pm. Wallace and Gromit will be appearing in Stafford's Market Square at 1.35pm and 3pm and elves will be stilt walking their way through the town at 1pm and 2.30pm, and at 1.30pm the damsels in distress will be out searching for their very own Prince Charming.
There will be performances from local dancers, singers, bands and the cast from Cinderella on the main stage building up to the lights switch on at 5pm.
Wallace and Gromit will be joining the Mayor and Town Crier Peter Taunton on the main stage for the ceremony followed by a firework spectacular, launched from the roof of the Guildhall Shopping Centre.
Local band Lurve Handle will be performing on stage until 6pm.
