Well, it may have been a bit rainy, but it didn't deter anyone.

Sunday 17 November saw Stockport's 'Spectacular Sunday' event; a Pennine carnival which brought hundreds of performers to the town centre for a huge range of free shows.

And for this attraction, the town centre saw an 80% increase in footfall compared to an average Sunday, with shops similarly reporting a 30% increase in sales.

A spokesperson for the Merseyway Shopping Centre described the event as 'a huge success', with thousands of extra visitors to the town centre.

Visitors were treated to live music, a carnival procession, comedy, costumed performers, and much more.

(Image - Matthew Nichol Photography)

Cllr Frankie Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport said, "What an incredible day for Stockport! It was amazing to see so many families enjoying our Spectacular Sunday.

"The festive cheer, amazing performances, and a buzzing atmosphere really showed off the best of Stockport. A massive thank you to everyone who came along and to the talented performers and organisers who made it all happen. What a way to kick off the festive season—Stockport at its absolute best!"

Shaun Freeman-Jones, BID Manager at Totally Stockport said, "We hope all Stockport visitors had a fantastic day in our amazing town centre for Spectacular Sunday. The rain didn't stop play and the town was filled with fun and laughter. We'd like to thank all the partners that made the day a success including our brilliant local businesses"

(Image - Matthew Nichol Photography)

Victoria Nichol, Centre Manager at Merseyway Shopping Centre said, "We're absolutely thrilled with the success of this year's Spectacular Sunday in Stockport! Once again, despite the rain, we were amazed by the incredible turnout and the festive spirit everyone brought with them.

"It was heartwarming to see so many visitors braving the weather to engage with our performers and celebrate the start of the Christmas season. I'd like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the event so special—your enthusiasm truly made it unforgettable!"

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