The route for this year's Christmas parade, taking place on 21 November, has been revealed.

Part of a day of festive fun leading up to the town's Christmas light switch-on, the parade will start on Tipping Street, travel along Greengate Street on to Market Street, and then Salter and Eastgate, before returning to Tipping Street.

It will begin at 12pm and last around 45 minutes.

The route (image via Freedom Leisure)

After the parade, there will be live music and street entertainment before the lights are switched on at 5pm.

People are encouraged to arrive early as the main area in Market Square will be temporarily closed from 4.45pm for safety reasons.

A giant 40ft decorated Christmas Tree will steal the attention of passers-by in Market Square and stars of this year's Stafford Gatehouse panto, Aladdin, will join the Mayor of Stafford Borough, Cllr Mark Winnington, and Father Christmas on stage to launch the Christmas countdown.

They will include children's favourite Mark Rhodes and popular dame David Phipps-Davis along with Samantha Spragg who plays the Genie.

A large screen will ensure everyone has a good view of the event.

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After the lights are switched on, there will then be a firework display followed by crowd singing and dancing.

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