4 days Ago By Abigail Frazer
FATHER CHRISTMAS will make whistle-stop tours across the Costa Blanca this weekend and Elche is top of his list. He’s taking a break from working hard at the North Pole to visit the city Saturday December 21. Spend the day with him, first by visiting his Elche based Grotto in Paseo de la Estación, directly next to their famous Christmas Market and the Municipal Park.
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Visit Elche said that this year, their parade “will immerse you in the Christmas spirit of the city.” Santa’s sleigh will set off from CEIP Francesc Cantó and will make its way through the streets lined with people. To get ahead of the masses and find the best vantage point follow his route along Avenida de Novelda, Jorge Juan, Vicente Blasco Ibañez and finally Diagonal del Palau.
Santa Claus will be receiving the keys to the city from the Mayor at the end of the parade. Along the parade route there will also be skating shows and performances by dancers and well-known children’s characters. Those with morning plans next Saturday, do not fear, as Santa is also making a short visit to his grotto Friday December 20 from 5pm-9pm.
For more information about Father Christmas’ visit to Elche go to visit elche. Find more Christmas activities to take part in across the Costa Blanca South here..
