Leicester Christmas lights switch on this Sunday
Everyone knows the countdown begins in November
Leicester Christmas Lights will be switched on at 4:30pm at Humberstone Gate West this Sunday, heralding the beginning of the festive season.
There will be a number of entertainments and attractions to look forward to on the day, such as cooking demos, live music, local choirs, face painting and many more. Highlights include:
11am – 6pm: Leicester Market: Winter Food & Drink Festival.
12noon – 5pm: Jubilee Square: See our festive reindeer with Santa’s sleigh.
12noon – 9pm: Jubilee Square: Take in the city views on the Wheel of Light.
2pm – 3.45pm: Visit Leicester: Snow White cast from DMH pantomime at the Carpet of Light.
2pm – 5pm: Town Hall Square: Musical entertainment and festive displays.
2pm – 5pm: Humberstone Gate West: Main stage programme with comperesfrom BBC Radio
From 4pm: St. Peter’s Square, Highcross: Theatre of Light
4.30pm: Humberstone Gate West: Lights switch on at the main stage
5pm – 8pm: Cultural Quarter: Light the Night games and digital playground.
More details can be found on the Visit Leicester site.