Chester's festive Lantern Parade returns to the city next week.

On Thursday 27 November, school children from across the area will parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns for the annual parade.

The parade leaves from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square at 7pm.

The parade route follows St Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, Bridge Street, then turning around and heading for Northgate Street, with the Parade ending back in Town Hall Square.

The lanterns have all been made by children in workshops led by local artist Russell Kirk. The schools taking part are from Upton Heath Primary, Cherry Grove Primary, Upton Westlea Primary, Hoole Primary, Dee Point Primary, The Firs School, Belgrave Primary, Mickle Trafford Village School and Tarporley Primary

"Thank you to all the children for making their lanterns and joining this year's parade," said Cllr Lisa Denson.

"The Christmas celebrations are now well underway. The Christmas Market is in full swing in Town Hall Square, Father Christmas has a busy schedule with a grotto in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre and visits lined up for the Town Hall.

"The Lantern parade is followed by our Winter Watch parades, and we will also welcome back the Romans as they bring their own Saturnalia celebrations to Chester in December."

The Lantern Parade is one part of Chester's upcoming Christmas celebrations.

Still to come is Chester Cathedral's Christmas Tree Festival, Santa's Grotto in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, guest visits to the Town Hall, Beauty and Beast at Storyhouse, The Winter Watch Parade (4 December) and the combined Saturnalia and Winter Watch Parade (11 December).

The Santa Dash will also take place on Sunday 7 December.

Chester Park and Ride is running late night services over Christmas, the last bus from Foregate Street will be 9pm on Thursdays from 20 November.