RETRO: 25 photos of Wigan Christmas events in 2000s

As Christmas approaches, we are looking back at some of the festive events our photographers have covered over the years 2000 to 2010, including Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors kids’ Christmas parties.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 15th Dec 2022, 15:45 BST

RETRO – Christmas events

WELCOME TO TINSEL TOWN!...Young Wigan Athletic fans get up close to new manager Steve Bruce, goal keeper Carlo Nash and the cheecky chappie himself at JJ's World Christmas Party at The JJB Stadium.

1. 2007

WELCOME TO TINSEL TOWN!...Young Wigan Athletic fans get up close to new manager Steve Bruce, goal keeper Carlo Nash and the cheecky chappie himself at JJ's World Christmas Party at The JJB Stadium. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

SANTA'S CHRISTMAS PARADE, WIGAN TOWN CENTRE -2007 - Father Christmas and his reindeer head down Mesnes Street, Wigan.

2. 2007

SANTA'S CHRISTMAS PARADE, WIGAN TOWN CENTRE -2007 - Father Christmas and his reindeer head down Mesnes Street, Wigan. Photo: Nick Fairhurst

The Road To Bethlehem walk from St George's Church to Market Place. Christmas carols in Market Place, Wigan - 2008.

3. 2008

The Road To Bethlehem walk from St George's Church to Market Place. Christmas carols in Market Place, Wigan - 2008. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST

JJ'S WORLD CHRISTMAS PARTY - Wigan Athletic's Denny Landzaat and Stephen McMillan sign team posters for young fans at JJ's World Christmas Party.

4. 2007

JJ'S WORLD CHRISTMAS PARTY - Wigan Athletic's Denny Landzaat and Stephen McMillan sign team posters for young fans at JJ's World Christmas Party. Photo: Nick Fairhurst