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Video: St Nicholas parade
winds its way through Canterbury

by Katie Alston

The streets of Canterbury were full
of merriment as the city welcomed the 10th St Nicholas parade.

Children from schools across the
district joined the fun and festive cheer which made its
way through the city centre on Saturday.

The event is held to remember
the generosity shown by St Nicholas, who is the inspiration for the
modern day Father Christmas.

The festival, which was set up by
the Archbishop's wife, Jane Williams, is also organised to help
raise funds for children's charities in the name of the saint.

All money collected will go to
Demelza House, Family Link Autism Group and Tanzania Education and
Medical.

After the procession St Nicholas
made his way to the Cathedral gates to meet the Archbishop, Dean of
Canterbury, the Very Rev Robert Willis and Lord Mayor of Canterbury
Cllr Harry Cragg (pictured above).

A special children’s service
was then held with carols and prayers, before hot refreshments
were handed out and children had the chance to meet St
Nicholas.