A CHRISTMAS toy parade was held at intu Trafford Centre on Saturday, turning children’s fantasies into reality.

The popular characters featured included Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Shimmer and Shine, Trolls, Bing and Flop and Minions.

Filled with music, dance and festive fun, the captivating Christmas carnival was made complete with princesses, princes, nutcracker dancers and traditional toy soldiers.

Alison Niven, regional centre director at intu Trafford Centre, said: “Never before has an event lit up intu Trafford Centre with as much enchantment, festivity and excitement as the Magical Christmas Parade.

"The Orient was filled with thousands of happy, smiling faces and little ones were captivated by the magic and in awe of getting the chance to see their favourite stars in real life.

“There was PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Minions, Peppa Pig, PJ Masks, Bing and Flop and Trolls, followed by princesses, drummers, dancers, singers, jugglers, stilt-walkers and even Santa Claus himself joined the cast of over a hundred entertainers. It was such a fun-filled day out for all the family to enjoy – thank you to everyone that came.”