Maidenhead & Windsor

Christmas cheer is coming thick and fast to Windsor and Eton now the festive lights have officially been switched on. And the fun just continues!

Next week – on Saturday December 1 – Father Christmas will be taking time out from his busy schedule and flying in from Lapland with his new-found furry friends, a team of huskies. The huskies came to Father Christmas’ rescue after the foot and mouth outbreak in October meant the town’s traditional reindeer parade had to be cancelled.

Led by Egham Marching Band, Father Christmas and the huskies will leave Windsor Castle
at 2pm and drive in procession from St Albans Street into High Street and Peascod Street before stopping outside the Post Office.

Visitors will then have the opportunity to meet and pet the huskies and can have their photograph taken with Father Christmas – which they will be able to collect in a commemorative card within minutes.

The festivities will continue inside King Edward Court Shopping Centre where visitors will be able to ‘hug a husky’ and have their photograph taken with the puppies, as well as having their own husky sleigh ride. All guests who have their picture taken on the day will receive a special goody bag courtesy of Waitrose and other shops in the centre.

Cllr Jesse Grey, lead member for Windsor and Maidenhead leisure and culture, said: “This promises to be a fantastic afternoon which will be a perfect start to December and the run-up to Christmas.

“Younger members of the family are sure to be enchanted by the huskies and the chance to meet Father Christmas and older members will enjoy the spectacle, not to mention sing along to the impressive Egham Marching Band.”

The event is being organised by King Edward Court in association with Windsor and Eton Town Partnership, with sponsorship from Waitrose.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead