Christmas Lights Roundup:Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Egremont Christmas Lights
Christmas elves, a giant snow globe, and a visit from Santa – it can only mean one thing: Egremont’s Christmas Wonderland is back.
Following bad weather last year which forced the event to be cancelled, organisers have promised this year’s Christmas lights switch on is going to be bigger and better than ever.
The family filled fun day will kick off on November 27 with traditional carols sung by one of the local primary schools accompanied by Egremont Town Band.
Local singer, Ben Rowland will be getting the crowd in the festive spirit as well as the Step by Step Dancers who will be putting on a memorable performance. Audiences will be treated to a preview of this year’s pantomime – Cinderella, performed by the cast of Whitehaven Theatre Group, while Spiderman, a Star Wars Storm Trooper and a mob of meerkats will be on hand to greet excited children.
Finally, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to see Santa in his grotto. Finish off the day by watching the spectacular fireworks and having a picture taken inside the giant snow globe which will be in place from 1pm.
Switching on the lights is the main event and will take place later on in the day at 4:30pm.
Whitehaven Christmas Lights
Whitehaven will be awash with festive spirit this November as the town prepares to switch on its Christmas lights.
Local lad and The Voice finalist, Jolan has the important task of flicking this year’s Christmas lights switch on Sunday November 20 before entertaining crowds at the Solway Hall.
The annual festive extravaganza will feature the usual fairground, CFM stage and various traders and vendors while children will have the chance to meet their favourite princesses and superheroes including Catain America and Superman
As The Whitehaven Guide went to print, organisers were discussing the possibility of bringing Santa’s reindeers into the town.
And that’s not all – families can ‘get their skates on’ as an ice rink is also set to be brought into the town for around four to six weeks over the Christmas period.
The Christmas lights will officially be turned on at 5pm.
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