Coca-Cola has announced the return of its iconic Christmas Truck Tour for its 15th year in the UK, and it will be visiting 15 locations, including Greater Manchester, to encourage people to ‘Refresh Your Holidays’. A sign that the holidays are coming is the Coca-Cola Christmas truck, which has been gracing our screens since 1995, and luckily for Mancs, it’s heading to the region imminently.
The Coca‑Cola Christmas Truck Tour has become a cherished part of the UK’s countdown to Christmas, with millions eagerly awaiting its arrival and welcoming over 53,000 attendees last year.
When and where will the Coca-Cola Christmas truck be in Greater Manchester?
The truck is travelling across the country and is visiting Bradford today (Friday 28th November) before making a stop in the region – and it’s arriving here tomorrow (Saturday 29th November). Heading over to Greater Manchester, the Coca-Cola Christmas truck will arrive outside The Great Hall at The Trafford Centre, bringing with it a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy.
For those wishing to visit the truck, the Trafford Centre can be accessed via car, bus and tram and will be there from 12pm until 8pm. You can keep an eye on the Coca‑Cola Instagram channel @Cocacolagbi for the full schedule of exciting Truck Tour stops across the country.
What to expect at the Coca-Cola Christmas truck pop-up
At every destination, the Truck Tour transforms into a truly magical winter wonderland. The iconic red truck will dazzle under a canopy of twinkling lights, offering a chance to take festive selfies. Visitors can also immerse themselves in engaging festive games, win exclusive Coca‑Cola® merchandise, and refresh their spirits with an ice-cold Coca‑Cola, Coke Zero or Diet Coke.
Coca‑Cola partnerships with FareShare and Tesco
Coca-Cola is continuing its partnership with FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, and will make a direct donation to FareShare, equivalent to 1 million meals. They are also partnering with Tesco, where 20p will be donated to FareShare for every Tesco Festive Meal Deal purchased that includes a 500ml Coca-Cola product. These funds will again support FareShare’s mission to redistribute good-to-eat food to people and communities in need across the UK this festive season.
Graham Kelly, Head of Fundraising at FareShare, said: “We are so grateful to Coca‑Cola for their continued support for FareShare. This incredibly generous donation means this festive season the equivalent of 1 million meals will reach people and communities in need. Every day, food from FareShare reaches over 8,000 charities across the UK, from after-school and community lunch clubs to homelessness shelters, providing nutritious meals alongside access to vital services. Coca‑Cola’s support for FareShare is instrumental in strengthening communities and improving lives in every region of the UK. Together, we can create lasting change, one meal at a time.”
For those unable to visit the Coca‑Cola Christmas Truck in person, the festive on-pack promotion across Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Coca‑Cola Original Taste, and Diet Coke packs offers a chance to win thousands of festive gifts by scanning QR codes.