Tom, who tasted worldwide success with his band The Wanted, rode through the town in Greased Lightning, ahead of appearing in Grease the Musical at the New Theatre Oxford next year.
The parade also featured the Batmobile, cast members from Didcot Phoenix Drama’s pantomime and the Reading Scottish Pipe Band – plus live entertainment from the Rock Choir and Laura Lee.
Tom Parker and his band achieved two UK number 1s and 9 top 10 singles as well as 4 Billboard 100 singles, with Glad You Came placing in the top 5 and selling over 900,000 records. The band have had three platinum albums, two sold out arena tours, and 3 million singles sold in America. Tom is also a winner of BBC Radio 1’s Teen Choice Award and US People’s Choice Award with The Wanted.
Event Organisers said “Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy another Great Didcot Christmas Street Fair. We had perfect weather great atmosphere, wonderful entertainers and delicious street food.”
Grease is the original high-school musical featuring everyone’s favourite characters - Sandy, Danny, the groovy T Birds, the sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High - and all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.
The cast will be led by The Wanted’s Tom Parker in his first ever theatrical role, heart-throb Danny Zuko, coming to New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday 28 March for one week only.
Tickets can be purchased from the New Theatre box office on George Street, by ringing 0844 871 3020 or by visiting website at www.atgtickets.com/oxford.