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Is the Coca Cola truck coming to Reading?

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Emma Newman

Published Mar 09, 2026

Is the Coca Cola truck coming to Reading?

There will be no Coca Cola truck calling in Reading this year after the company revealed its 2018 tour dates. The popular truck visited The Oracle Riverside in 2017 but an online backlash has seen the company scale back visits to 24 towns and cities, 14 fewer than last year, with Reading shunned.

Besides, what date is the Coca Cola truck tour?

Starting its tour on Friday 15th November, the Coca-Cola Truck will visit 19 stops nationwide before making its final stop in London on Sunday 15th December.

Secondly, does the Coca Cola truck give out free Coke? The back of the truck is full of cans of Coca-Cola and props and is only accessible to Coca-Cola staff. Visitors who want to have a free drink and photo with the truck will have to queue up. The queues will get longer when children and parents come out of school and work respectively, so be aware.

Beside above, is the Coca Cola truck touring this year?

Watch more. But, this year, the tour has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. In a tweet, the company said: “Due to current restrictions around the country, our Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour won't go ahead this year.

Is the Coca Cola truck coming to Birmingham?

Birmingham has been snubbed as Coca-Cola releases details of its 2019 Christmas truck tour. The city won't receive a visit from the iconic red truck, as city residents face huge disappointment.

Is there only one Coca Cola truck?

In 2015, there were two trucks – one which started in the South and one which began its journey in the North. This was due to the fact that it had been so popular the previous year, and one truck could not visit all the cities alone. The TV advert titled 'Journey' saw the Coca-Cola trucks come to life.

Is the Coca Cola truck real?

The first trucks in the Coca-Cola Caravan weren't even real. They were an ad created in 1995 by American agency W.B. Doner and featured three custom made 18 wheeler props. Here's the history of the idea brought to life.

Is the Coca Cola truck coming to Southend this year?

Coca-Cola's beloved Chrismas truck won't be making its annual trip around the UK this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This will be the first time in 10-years the Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour won't be going ahead.

Did Coca Cola invent Santa?

Coca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. Before 1931, there were many different depictions of Santa Claus around the world, including a tall gaunt man and an elf —there was even a scary Claus. But in 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom to paint Santa for Christmas advertisements.

Why is Santa red?

For inspiration, Sundblom turned to Clement Clark Moore's 1822 poem "A Visit From St. (And even though it's often said that Santa wears a red coat because red is the color of Coca-Cola, Santa appeared in a red coat before Sundblom painted him.)

How do you scan a Coke code?

To scan using the Coca-Cola mobile app:
  1. Open up the app and tap the bottle icon on the bottom right of the home screen to view the latest experiences.
  2. Select an offer that uses sip & scan as an eligible form of entry, then tap the SCAN NOW button.
  3. Center and focus the sip & scan icon in the middle of your camera.

What happened to Coca Cola Life?

In 2016, it was reformulated and now contains even less sugar than regular Coke (45% less). On April 5, 2017, it was announced that due to a decrease in sales, and increase in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar sales, that Life would no longer be sold and it was discontinued in June 2017.

What is inside the Coca Cola truck?

If you expect to see Father Christmas or some reindeers inside - tough luck. The back of the truck is full of cans of Coca-Cola and props and is only accessible to Coca-Cola staff. Visitors are not permitted to sit inside the truck's cab and have their photo taken here.

Is the Coca Cola truck coming to Glasgow?

The Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour won't be coming to Glasgow this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How long is the Coca Cola Tour?

approximately two hours

Where is the Coca Cola lorry going this year 2019?

These are the dates and locations it will be visiting: Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November: 32 Newcraighall Rd, Edinburgh EH15 3RD. Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November: 49 The Hayes, St David's Dewi Sant, Cardiff CF10 2ER (Open 11:30am-6:30pm) Tuesday 19th November: Asda, Creechbarrow Rd, Taunton TA1 2AN.

When did the holidays are coming advert start?

This is how you know that 'Holidays Are Coming'. The trucks have become Christmassy icons since they were launched on TV in 1995. These days, you can get even closer to the magic as the trucks head up and down the UK on our annual Christmas Truck Tour.