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Thousands at Christmas Lights switch-on

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Saturday, 19 November 2022 19:15

Fosse 107 hosted Hinckley Christmas Lights Switch-on on Friday 18th November with thousands of people in attendance.

Throughout the afternoon a number of acts played the main stage in the Market Place ahead of the Christmas Light's Switch-on and firework finale in the town centre.

The lights were switched on by the Mayor, Cllr Dawn Glenville, and a special guest, town crier Joe David.

The traditional Tin Hat Fair arrived in town to mark the annual celebrations and remains in Regent Street, George Street and the Borough.

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