Carlisle’s Countdown to Christmas
Carlisle’s Countdown to Christmas
There will be added sparkle in Carlisle this year, after extra funding was secured to enhance the city centre’s Christmas lighting.
Carlisle City Council has secured additional support from the government’s Town Deal funding – managed by the Carlisle Town Deal Board – to provide even more festive lighting which will transform the city centre into a winter wonderland.
These will be showcased for the first this time this year and will include additional features in the main city centre, on English Street.
The countdown to Christmas is now underway in Carlisle. A forty-foot-high Christmas tree and thousands of sparkling festive lights are now in place in the city centre.
A programme of events is available, including this Sunday’s (20 November) Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On
Cllr Stephen Higgs, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Heritage and Leisure said:
“We are delighted to have secured additional funding to make Carlisle sparkle. There are some wonderful festive events being organised in Carlisle this Christmas – including a Christmas Market – and I hope that they help bring our community together to celebrate.
“The Christmas Tree and lights in the city centre provide a perfect backdrop for some Christmas shopping and for spending time with friends and family.”
International popstar Simon Webbe, best known as a member of the British boy band Blue, will headline this year’s Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On event.
The sparkling spectacular will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 20 November.
Twist and Pulse of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent fame will also feature in this year’s packed programme, hosted by ITV Britain’s Got Talent Jonny Awsum.
The Christmas Lights Switch-On event will also be a showcase of local community groups and performers including Carlisle Dance Academy, Rocket Theatre School, Belle Vue School choir and Jordyn Louise Dance.
The star-studded Christmas Lights Switch On stage will be in place in the city centre pedestrianised area, outside the Old Town Hall. Organised by Carlisle City Council, it will provide a packed family entertainment programme, to suit all ages.
The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Mike Mitchelson will trigger a galaxy of Christmas lights in the city centre at 5pm. The Christmas Lights Switch On is part of Carlisle’s countdown to Christmas.
A series of markets, Santa Grottos, festivals, craft events and much more will be held over the Christmas period. For further information, visit www.discovercarlisle.co.uk
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