{"id":614807,"date":"2025-12-05T23:51:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/614807\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T23:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:51:22","slug":"full-list-of-road-closures-for-manchester-christmas-parade-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/614807\/","title":{"rendered":"Full list of road closures for Manchester Christmas Parade this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The city&#8217;s free festive parade returns this weekend<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6_MWdec23-556718JPG.jpg\" alt=\"The Manchester Christmas Parade takes place this weekend.\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The Manchester Christmas Parade takes place this weekend.(Image: Manchester City Council)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-council\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester City Council<\/a> has released details of the road closures that will be in place this weekend as the city&#8217;s festive celebrations continue with the annual <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/family-kids-news\/manchester-christmas-parade-2025-time-32966210\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Parade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Now in its fourth year, the free family-friendly event has been a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/family-kids-news\/gallery\/50-magical-photos-manchester-christmas-30540794\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">festive favourite with Mancunians<\/a> since first taking place in the city centre in December 2022. This year&#8217;s procession will start and finish at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-cathedral\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester Cathedral<\/a>, setting off at 1pm and taking the following route: Manchester Cathedral &#8211; Victoria Street &#8211; Deansgate &#8211; John Dalton Street &#8211; Cross Street &#8211; <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/market-street\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Market Street<\/a> &#8211; St Mary&#8217;s Gate &#8211; Victoria Street &#8211; Manchester Cathedral.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Details of the road closures, changes to the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/metrolink\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Metrolink<\/a> timetable and on-street parking suspensions which are necessary in order for the parade to safely go ahead, are listed below:<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Road closures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Sunday 7 December<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">8am to 5pm<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Victoria Street (Deansgate to Cathedral Approach)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cateaton Street (Deansgate to Exchange Square)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">11am to 3pm<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Victoria Bridge Street (Chapel Street to Deansgate)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Deansgate (Victoria Street to John Dalton)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">John Dalton (Southgate to Clarence Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cross Street (John Dalton to Corporation Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Market Street (Cross Street to Exchange Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Mary\u2019s Gate (Exchange Street to Deansgate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">11am to 6pm<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Ann&#8217;s Street (Deansgate to Cross Street)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Parking Suspensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">From 6pm on Saturday, 6 December, to 5pm on Sunday, 7 December:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Victoria Street (Deansgate to Cathedral Approach)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cateaton Street (Deansgate to Exchange Square)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Ann\u2019s Street ( Deansgate to Cross Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Deansgate (Victoria Street to John Dalton Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">John Dalton (King Street West to Clarence Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cross Street (John Dalton Street to Corporation Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Market Street (Cross Street to St Mary\u2019s Gate)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Mary\u2019s Gate (Market Street to Deansgate)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St James Square (John Dalton to South King Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">King Street West (Deansgate to Bridge Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Mary\u2019s Street (Southgate to Deansgate)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Ridgefield (King Street to End)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">South King Street (Cross Street to Deansgate)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Tib Lane (Essex Street to End)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Clarence Street (Kennedy Street to Princess Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">King Street (Essex Street to Cross Street)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Princess Street (Cross Street to Cooper Street)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Bus Lane Suspensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">From 8am to 8pm on Sunday 7 December:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Deansgate<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Princess Street<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">King Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Taxi Ranks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">These streets are inaccessible between 11am to 2pm on Sunday 7 December:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cross Street (outside Royal Exchange)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Cross Street (outside Timpsons)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">King Street West (outside House of Fraser)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Deangate (outside KFC)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">St Mary\u2019s Gate (North and South Side)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Blackfriars (outside Tree House Hotel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Trams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">To ensure the parade can pass safely through the streets of Manchester, tram services will not stop at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/exchange-square\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Exchange Square<\/a> between 12pm and 2.30pm. Trams will instead divert via Market Street and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/shude-hill\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Shudehill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Members of the public coming in to watch the parade are advised to plan their journey in advance and to use public transport where possible. For information on how to travel by public transport to watch the parade, click <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/tfgm.com\/manchester-christmas-parade\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Find out more information about the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchester.gov.uk\/news\/article\/9828\/manchester_christmas_parade_this_sunday_7_dec_-_everything_you_need_to_know\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester Christmas Parade<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The city&#8217;s free festive parade returns this weekendThe Manchester Christmas Parade takes place this weekend.(Image: Manchester City Council)&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":614808,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[748,393,4884,2465,146045,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-614807","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-manchester","12":"tag-manchester-christmas-markets","13":"tag-uk","14":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115669651560588807","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=614807"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614807\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/614808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=614807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=614807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=614807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}