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Santa’s Arrival

Santa arrives with his reindeer at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November to launch the opening of their Grotto, Meet the Grinch, Kids Indoor Christmas Carnival and Craft Market!

Santa’s Arrival

About Santa’s Arrival

8th November 2025
11.30am
Mackinnon Mills
Mackinnon Mills Kirkshaws Road, Coatbridge ML5 4SL
Free Entry to view parade
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Our annual Santa's arrival parade with his real reindeer is this Saturday the 8th of November.

This launches the opening of our Santas Grotto, Meet the Grinch, Kids Indoor Christmas Carnival and Craft Market.

The parade starts at 11.30am prompt with the Indoor Carnival opening at 12pm until 5pm.

Tickets for Santa's Grotto and the Grinch will be sold from 9.30am in the entrance foyer at the front of the store. Tokens can also be bought at this time or at anytime within the carnival.

We do recommend arriving early as we anticipate it to be a very busy event.

Contact us via Facebook messenger with any queries!

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