Conwy Medieval Torchlit Parade helps everybody get into the spirit of Christmas!
People come into town from late afternoon to watch street performers, do some Christmas shopping or grab a drink or bite to eat .
As darkness falls the torches blaze into life and the parade sets off from Castle Square.The crowd feels the heat of the torches before the parade reaches them, the strong smell of smoke drifting in the night air.Armoured knights, medieval characters and local dignitaries carry the flaming torches as the parade proceeds through the town to the square at the top of the High St.
Are there other activities?
In previous years activities in the town before the parade, have included the fabulous Clerical Error Morris Dancers who also take part in the parade.
There have also been fire eaters and sword fighters in the town square and a performance afterwards by Batala Bangor samba reggae drumming band ,who join the parade in their medieval themed costumes.
When Is the Parade?
All being well and weather behaving (!) we shall see this popular event return again in early December 2025 – date to be confirmed , but normally a Saturday.
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Chris Walsh
Hi
13:23 30th October 2022Do we know when this event is on yet?
Regards
Chris
Jo and Henrique
Hi Chris
Thanks for your enquiry. This event has now been confirmed for the 10th December. Last year there were activities in and around the town square after 4pm and the parade is from The Knights Shop in Castle Square usually starting around 5.45pm .
Here’s their fb link for any further updates
https://www.facebook.com/conwymedievalchristmas/
Kind Regards
08:39 31st October 2022Jo