The new Santa Claus for Manchester city centre has been unveiled in Piccadilly Gardens - after the old 'Zippy' was retired last year. The huge figure stands at 12 metres in height and weighs in at a whopping 2.3 tonnes.
The new Santa Claus figure - complete with twirly moustache and a giant gift-wrapped box for a plinth - was delivered in pieces to Piccadilly Gardens last night and assembled today.
It replaces Manchester's much-loved 'Zippy' figure, which is now enjoying its retirement outside the Kellogg's factory in Trafford .
New Santa comes with eco-friendly credentials too, with low-energy LED lights.
He's part of a planet-friendly festive light trail of sculptures across the city centre, which have been made from biodegradable sugar cane and recycled aluminium.
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