Holidays are coming to Huddersfield today, with the arrival of the world famous Coca Cola truck.
The iconic vehicle will be making a stop at McAulay Street, outside Huddersfield bus station from 11am this morning (Wednesday).
The truck was last in Huddersfield in 2015, after the town was missed from last year's annual whistle stop tour across the country.
Coca Cola will be handing out free cans of Coke, Diet Coke and Coke Zero to anyone who turns up. Members of the public can also pose for photographs in front of the iconic bright red vehicle while music and stall sellers will be there.
Our reporter and photographer will also be there to chat to the crowds.
Follow our live updates for pictures, video and all the latest from the truck's visit.
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And it's off for another year!
The Coca-Cola Truck has gone but Christmas is just around the corner!
That’s it from the blog today - but here’s the full report of all the fun of the day!
Sleepover in the truck, anyone?
So you can actually sleep in the back of the Coca-Cola truck!
Coke is running a competition for a night in there parked up in London - it’s got a mini fridge, fireplace, and a TV!
You will also win a Christmas dinner extravaganza delivered to the truck’s back doors, a festive breakfast the next morning and finally tickets for the London Eye.
Anyone who wants to be in with a shot just needs to visit their listing on Late Rooms here and explain why you fancy a kip there. Entries must be made by noon on December 8.
So does Coke actually rot your teeth?
Not to be a party pooper or anything, but one local school have been carrying out a little experiment to see whether Coca Cola actually rots your teeth.
Children at Crossley Fields in Mirfield have put a tooth, kindly donated by pupil Mohammed, into a bottle to see if it gradually dissolves over time.
Note: No children were harmed in the making of this experiment. You’ll all be pleased to know the tooth fell out of its own accord while Mohammed was brushing his teeth on Monday morning.
Police pose for a pic
The cops have arrived for a can of pop now.
Don’t worry, they’ll still be fighting crime after having a quick drink stop.
GALLERY: Pictures from the Coca Cola truck's visit
Here’s some pictures of people smiling and drinking a can of pop they just got for free for you all to enjoy:
More places to grab a festive drink
Make sure to head to the tipi in St George’s Square after if you’re after something more warming...
Tourists coming from all over for a taste of free Coke
And behold, for they did commit pilgrimage from far and exotic lands to see what wonders lay in wait...
Visitors have been coming from far and wide
Sounds like Coca Cola didn’t fancy the trip to Rochdale this year...
Truck is here until this evening!
We’re being told the truck is here until 7pm this evening.
So plenty of time to get down there and get a free drink. And by that, I mean shuffle off, stick on a wig and novelty sunglasses, and try to blag another one half an hour later.
Live from the truck
Can you feel that Christmassy music pumping joy through your veins yet?
The truck's first visitors!
If there’s one thing the residents of Yorkshire do well, it’s anything - literally anything - for a freebie.
That includes braving the Northern Rail Wakefield Westgate service.
You can even have a sleepover in the truck...
As far as sleepovers go, this one’s right up there.
Fans can stay a night in the back of the Coca Cola truck - which actually looks surprisingly cosy. The corporation are running a competition on their website for a night there, which features a mini fridge, fireplace, and a TV to relax and unwind as the truck ends its tour at a mystery location in London. You will also win a Christmas dinner extravaganza that will be delivered to the truck’s back doors, a festive breakfast the next morning and finally tickets for the London Eye.
Anyone who wants to be in with a shot just needs to visit their listing on Late Rooms here and explain why you fancy a kip there. Entries must be made by midday on December 8th.
You can get your picture projected onto the truck
No word of a lie - this year Coke are offering a chance to have your photos projected onto the truck.
It’ll be like Piccadilly Circus, except instead of Regent Street you’ve got Huddersfield bus station. Oh, the glamour...!
What happened last time the truck came to town?
The truck last came to Huddersfield in 2015.
Hundreds turned up to St George’s Square for the fanfare, with live music and stall sellers. Read more here and have a look at some of the pictures below.
The truck has also visited us in 2014 and 2013.
