New event will light up Macclesfield

Macclesfield Town Council have introduced a new event for 2025, bringing ‘Northern Light’ to the dark January days.

Taking the place of The Lantern Parade for this year, Northern Light is a free event that promises a feel-good afternoon and evening – in the centre of town – with a few familiar faces helping out! 

A giant illuminated Helter Skelter will lend its glow to Market Place while Cheshire Outdoors keeps everyone warm with marshmallow-toasting fire pits. 

Chris Hickey will entertain with some close up magic before hopping on his unicycle for some LED juggling.

Look out for Lobster a la Carte – a fan favourite at the Lantern Parades, but watch out for his tail!

R&G’s Beer Vault will be offering some winter-warmers for all ages and ArtSpace will be offering some crafting that’ll help guide your way around the dark January evenings. 

Chris Marley will put on a fire show on the hour, starting 4 pm, and we’ve a few other surprises up our sleeves too.

Put on your best light-up trainers and we’ll see you in Market Place, Saturday 18^th January, 2 pm – 6:30 pm.

For more information check out www.macclesfield-tc.gov.uk .