FATHER Christmas will arrive in spectacular style at Beamish Museum this Saturday in a parade featuring horses, huskies, fire engines, bands and period vehicles.
Crowds will line The 1900s Town street to cheer on the procession, before Father Christmas leads the countdown to the Christmas tree lights switch-on, signalling the start of the magical festive season.
He will then take up residence in his cosy Grotto at Pockerley Waggonway, with his reindeer nearby.
Father Christmas will be joined in the parade by Mrs Claus in her sleigh pulled by huskies, alongside fire engines from the 1920s to present day, horse-drawn carriages, period vehicles and cycles, costumed folk and music from the Borneo Band, Houghton Brass Band and the Beamish Choir.
Historic events officer Paul Foster said: “Come and join us this Saturday to see the arrival of Father Christmas and celebrate the launch of the festive season.”
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