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Loughborough Christmas Lights Switch On

Sunday, 25 November 2018

Time
13:00 - 17:00
Venue
Ward's End Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 3EA

The lights will be switched on at 5pm.

Loughborough is gearing up for the switching-on of the town’s Christmas lights on Sunday November 25.

Thousands of people are expected to enjoy the event with festivities taking place in the Market Place between 10am-5pm.

This year will see the unveiling of new Christmas lights which have been installed by Charnwood Borough Council and is part of its continued investment into making the town attractive and welcoming to visitors and residents.

The Christmas light switch-on has something for everyone starting with a charity market opening at 10am, as well as a range of stalls selling food from around the world, fairground rides and a Santa’s grotto in Carillon Court.

The stage will come alive at 1pm with performances by Loughborough Students' Union Sing, St Botolph's School Choir, Bright Lights Theatre School and Loughborough Schools Foundation Sax Ensemble.

The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm by the young winner of the Light-up Loughborough competition and the cast of this year’s Loughborough Town Hall pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.

Councillor Jenny Bokor, the Council’s lead member for Loughborough said: “Every year there is a packed programme of events during the festive period.

“We’re excited to have Capital FM returning to host our lights switch-on after a great turn out last year. The event will no doubt be a hit with the whole family.

“Loughborough is also a great  shopping destination, so make sure you come on down and take advantage of our  shops and markets.”

The Christmas programme is packed with information on festive events in the area and is organised by Charnwood Borough Council in partnership with Love Loughborough.

ENDS

Rundown of the Christmas Lights Switch-on

10:00 – Market stalls, fairground rides and Santa’s grotto open
13:00 – Performances on stage from local musicians and groups.
17:00 – Light switch-on

Who’s on stage:

13:00 - Loughborough School Foundation Sax Ensemble
13:30 - Jonezy 
13.45 - LSU Sing 
14.05 - Alyshia 
14.15 – Ilea
14.25 - Bright Lights 
14.45 – St Botolphs 
16.50 – Pantomime cast on stage
17.00 – Light switch-on

 

Venue

Ward's End Loughborough
Market Place
Loughborough
LE11 3EA

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