South Shore Santa parade cancelled as Storm Bram brings heavy rain and strong winds to Fylde coast
Tonight’s Santa’s Coming to Town parade in South Shore has been cancelled due to deteriorating weather conditions as Storm Bram delivers heavy rain and strong winds across Lancashire.
Organisers announced the cancellation this afternoon, confirming that the event, originally scheduled for 6pm on Tuesday, December 9, will be rearranged for another night.
In a statement they said: “South Shore this evening has been cancelled, we are rearranging for another night and will let everyone know.
“Sincere apologies, we hoped the weather would improve but that’s not the case.”
Weather warnings in place
Storm Bram is currently sweeping across the county with gusts of up to 70mph in exposed coastal areas and persistent heavy rain.
A yellow weather warning for rain was in force from midnight until 3pm, with the Met Office warning of 20-40mm of rainfall across much of Lancashire and up to 80mm over higher ground.
A yellow wind warning remains active until 11.59pm, covering the Fylde coast and Lancaster.
Forecasters say gusts of 50–60mph are likely, with the potential for higher speeds along coastal routes.
Given the saturated ground, officials warned of potential flooding, falling debris and travel disruption throughout the day.
A growing community tradition
The Wyre and Fylde Coast Santa Parades have become one of the region’s most popular festive traditions, raising more than £29,000 for Trinity Hospice and Brian House over the past four years.
Originally launched during the Covid pandemic to help charities struggling under lockdown restrictions, the parades quickly expanded as local groups joined together across Wyre and the Fylde.
The tour now covers eight communities, offering families a chance to see Santa while supporting essential hospice care.
This year’s programme began in Fleetwood on December 2, where residents raised £1,507.06, followed by Thornton on December 4, raising £956.95.
The tour is scheduled to continue tomorrow in Grange Park, with Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton and Hambleton set to follow before the final parade in Bispham on December 17.
New date to be announced
Organisers say they will update the public as soon as a new date for the South Shore parade is arranged.