BRADFORD city centre will burst into life with colourful street entertainment for a weekend of festive fun. 

More than 20 magical and interactive acts will surprise and delight visitors to the city as the magic of the big day gets closer. 

Father Christmas and his sleigh will make an appearance, along with elves, fairies and stilt walkers. 

There will also be towering inflated bouncing snowmen, cuddly Christmas characters, Rudolph the Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Percy Penguin. 

And two giant sparking ‘Snowball Sprites’ on wheels will whiz around the city, while a Snow Globe glides gracefully through the streets to create a magical fairytale atmosphere. 

Liver Cottage Christmas will serve up some disgusting seasonal tips - including how to make the perfect sprout smoothie - and Just in Case Christmas will juggle balls of holly, play with flaming puddings and produce a Christmas cake in a flash of light.

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Environment, Sport and Culture, said: “Christmas is a magical time of year so we wanted to bring that magic to the city centre to entertain shoppers and children.”

City Park and Tyrell Street will also host all the fun of the fair from November 30 to December 3. While all street theatre will be free to watch, charges will apply for funfair rides. 

Festive Streets will run on Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3, from 12pm until 5pm in and around the city centre, including Bank Street, Hustlergate, New Market Place, Darley Street, Kirkgate and City Park. 

Saturday will also see a Made Bradford Christmas Market held in Darley Street.