This colourful event has been bringing some seasonal cheer to Bispham since 2020 and has gone from strength to strength.
The parade included Santa, the Grinch, Elf Behavin’ Badly and various eye-catching vehicles, including a disco float with DJ Jester from Trilogy club, Doug Smith’s Harry the Christmas Lorry, Pete Marquis’ Rola Cola HGV and the Fox Brothers Peterbilt truck.
Residents knew the Christmas cavalcade was approaching because of the honking horns.
After setting off from Norbreck Primary Academy, on Norbreck Road, at 6.30pm, the parade eventually wound its way to Bispham village, where there was a fun sing along and collection for Trinity Hospice and Brian House.
Aside from bringing the festive cheer, the event – joined this year by spin-off events in seven other local towns and villages – has so far raised more than £10,000 for the two hospices, with a huge raffle adding to the coffers
One of the parade organisers, Karen Frost, said: “It’s been brilliant this year, better than ever.
"Everyone’s enjoyed it and money for Trinity is still coming in, thanks to everyone’s support.”
More pictures and information on the Santa Comes to Bispham Facebook page.
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Santa addresses the crowd in Bispham. Photo: Steve Eaves Photo: Steve Eaves
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An elfy-looking display during Santa Comes to Bispham. Photo: Steve Eaves Photo: Steve Eaves
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Santa's sleigh - with elf on board - passes Adrian Moore's festively-illuminated home on Beaufort Avenue, Bispham. Photo: Steve Eaves Photo: Steve Eaves
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.A shower of coloured paper flies through the air as Santa addresses the crowd in Bispham Photo: Steve Eaves Photo: Steve Eaves
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Another festive contribution to Santa Comes to Bispham. Photo: Steve Eaves Photo: Steve Eaves
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The Grinch is in Bispham. Photo: Steve Eaves Photo: Steve Eaves