Oswestry Christmas Parade 2025

Oswestry Christmas Parade 2025

Saturday 6th December 

Many come to watch and donate for local causes.

Why not take part in the Parade - there is time to think and plan.

If so, please read on:

It is a large popular event for Oswestry which many people look forward to, but sadly last year we had to cancel at the 11th hour due to very stormy weather. We hope that this year the weather will be more favourable and that you will support this event again by entering a float in to the Parade.

Judging of the vehicular floats will take place at 10.00am at the New Smithfield Cattle Market, and of the walking floats in Victoria Road just before the Parade starts. The procession is scheduled to commence at 11.00am from Victoria Road/Lower Brook Street, below the traffic lights, gathering by the Co-Op.

We must stress that the only collections on the day must be made in authorised red Rotary collection buckets. These will be managed by Borderland Rotary Club.

If you are able to enter a float or display, we would remind you that all entries must be safe, be subjected to a risk assessment and be covered by public liability insurance, this is to ensure the safety of all concerned.

There are some guide lines for filling out the risk assessment, if you need help. In addition, it is vital that your vehicle is properly insured and legal for the purpose on parade day, as we can accept no responsibility for any damage or injury to either you or the transport you use.

We look forward to receiving your support by entering the procession, or in any other way you may wish to help make the event a special one for all those who come to the town to watch and enjoy it. So we know how many are taking part, could you please download the Entry Form, complete it, and email it to the Parade Co-ordinator,  Jonathan Jones.