The lights will be switched on at 7pm.
The Diwali lights switch-on takes place today in Loughborough Town Centre.
The ceremony will begin at 6.30pm outside Loughborough Town Hall with the lights being switched on at 7pm.
Diwali is also called the "Festival of Lights."
It is a five-day religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.
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Light rain
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7:00pm - 10:00pm
Dave has the perfect playlist for your evening.
10:00pm - Midnight
Don't Turn Around
Aswad
Faith
Galantis & Dolly Parton
A Great Big Sleigh
Killers
Wake Up Superman
James