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Christmas parade and light switch on

It's back and brighter than ever - jingle all the way to Middlesbrough's parade and light switch on!

Centre Square

23rd November 2025 - 12:15pm - 6:00pm

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Middlesbrough will be merry and bright from Sunday 23 November thanks to the Christmas parade and light switch on! 

Middlesbrough’s Christmas Parade takes place on Sunday 23 November from 2pm. The Christmas parade sees Santa, reindeers and local schoolchildren head through Middlesbrough town centre.

The Middlesbrough Christmas Lights Switch On takes place from 12pm – 6pm, with a stage programme running from 12.15pm.

The lights will be switched on at 5pm.

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