Chas Bishop, chief executive of the National Space Centre, said: “It’s fantastic to be working with the BID team on this amazing project.
“Planet Parade brings together creativity, education and community in a way that’s uniquely Leicester.
“By working with local artists and schools, we’re giving children a fun and accessible entry point into space science while celebrating the city’s proud space heritage.”
Paper maps will be available at each planet location, allowing children to tick off each stop as they go.
Planet locations include Jewry Wall, Leicester Cathedral, Haymarket Shopping Centre, Phoenix, Curve, and Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.
The trail launches with a public community celebration on 30 March, starting with a parade at 16:30 GMT from Leicester Cathedral to Haymarket Shopping Centre.