A convoy of festive tractors will descend on Lichfield on Saturday 21 December for a special Christmas Tractor Run.

Organised with Lichfield Young Farmers Club, a parade of tractors tricked out in tinsel will travel a 17-mile route around the city, past Lichfield Cathedral and Beacon Park, spreading Christmas cheer.

This is the fifth year the Tractor Run has taken place in the Staffordshire countryside and, since its inception, the event has raised over £20,000, benefitting a range of charities including St Giles Hospice, The Midlands Air Ambulance and Water Aid.

This year’s event will see proceeds go to three charities: 4Louis, St Giles Hospice and Lichfield Young Farmers Club.

Nina Yiannoukos-Benton, Senior Catchment Advisor at South Staffs Water, said: “The Tractor Run is an event we love to support as it brings so much joy to people in the local community in the run-up to Christmas.

“We work closely with farmers across our region to preserve the quality of raw water in the environment and look at new ways of working that will help reduce pressure on our treatment works and preserve our water resources for future generations.

“This year, we are delighted to be supporting three charities, each of whom do outstanding work to support people in local communities.”

Tom Harrison, Chairman of the Lichfield Young Farmers Club added: “The Tractor Run is an event that gives people the opportunity to connect with the local farming community.

“We’re looking forward to lighting up the streets of Lichfield with our festive convoy of tractors and hope as many people as possible can join us.”

Bookings for tractors to register for the event are still open. Bookings to take part cost £20 and need to be made online: Lichfield YFC & South Staffs Water Christmas Tractor Run 2024 Registration

Spectators can find more information about the event on the Lichfield YFC & South Staffs Water Christmas Tractor Run Facebook Event page.