Coca-Cola Christmas truck: dates for annual tour of Great Britain and Ireland announced
Coca-Cola’s popular party truck has started its annual tour of Britain and Ireland with 17 stops, including eight new locations.
The 14-ton truck – which signals that Christmas is just around the corner – has been driving around the country for the past five days, stopping at shopping centers and supermarkets.
It started its festive tour in Glasgow on Friday at the Silverburn Shopping Center before heading home Edinburgh on Saturday at Fort Kinnaird Mall.
At each stop there will be interactive experiences for visitors to immerse themselves in and there will be Christmas prize giveaways with thousands of festive gifts up for grabs.
But many fans are wondering where the truck will go next and how they can track it. Here, FEMAIL reveals where and when the big red truck will hit the roads in other cities across Britain and Ireland.
Coca-Cola’s popular party truck (pictured) has begun its annual tour of Britain and Ireland with 17 stops, including eight new locations
Where will the Coca-Cola truck go next?
The festive vehicle is currently at the White Rose Shopping Center in Leeds until November 30 from 12pm to 8pm.
The next stops on the tour are rumored to be RDS Simmons Court in Dublin from November 30 to December 3, according to The sun.
The expectation is that the boat will sail to Belfast at the Titanic Slipway from Friday December 8 to Sunday December 10.
How do I keep track of the route of the Coca-Cola truck tour?
The Coca Cola truck is anyone’s guess as upcoming destinations have yet to be announced.
But a spokesperson for Coca Cola said: ‘Our festive team is working hard to make this year’s tour more dazzling than ever and we’re not keen to give away any secrets, so make sure you keep an eye on @coca-colaGBI (Instagram) holds. ‘
What can you expect at one of the festive truck locations?
This year the tour will see a variety of activities and experiences at each stop, including The Snowglobe, where guests can take some photos in a snow-filled Christmas ball.
Elsewhere, families can play in the Ho-Ho-Hoop Game Hut for a chance to win a selection of prizes and recycled Christmas tree decorations.
Visitors can also experience the Coca-Cola Christmas Choir as they perform a series of festive Christmas carols.
Those who visit the truck can count on participating in an interactive Santa quiz. The quiz aims to inspire people to embrace their Santa Claus archetype and the universal spirit of kindness, giving and friendship at Christmas.
The promotion also offers plenty of chances to win incredible festive prizes, including trips to Lapland, unforgettable foodie experiences and exclusive Coca-Cola goodies.
The 14-ton truck (pictured) – which signals Christmas is just around the corner – has been traveling around the country for the past five days, stopping at shopping centers and supermarkets
Florence Wheatley, Brand Manager at Coca-Cola Company, Great Britain, said: ‘Coca-Cola has been spreading Christmas cheer for decades and this year we’ve added even more exciting elements to make it as magical and cheerful as possible.
‘In addition to the much-loved return of the Truck Tour across the country and the much-loved ‘Holidays Are Coming’ advert, we have introduced new elements such as the ‘World Needs More Santas’ TVC and an interactive Santa Quiz.’
In addition to the tour, Coca-Cola has partnered with Neighbourly, a charity that supports local communities and encourages acts of kindness for those most in need.
Those who want to make a difference this Christmas can donate online or use the QR code during the Truck Tour to contribute to the Neighborly Foundation.
Those wishing to donate to a local community supported by Coca-Cola and the Neighborly Foundation can do so online or by using the QR code on the truck.