Christmas officially kicks-off in Chichester with the Christmas Light Switch-On on Saturday 26 November.
Our magical new lights will be switched on by a local hero at 5pm and the Rotary in Chichester will lead the activities:
3pm – V2 Radio will be playing music in the city centre from 3pm.
From 4pm – Those wishing to be part of the Chichester Festival of Light Lantern Parade are invited to meet outside the former Jack Wills building on North Street where the Prebendal School Choir will sing carols. Lanterns, kindly sponsored by Trading Post Coffee Roasters, will be handed out to families.
4.15pm – Oakwood School Choir will start the celebrations by singing at The Market Cross.
4.35pm – A slow march will commence up North Street towards The Cross led by the Chichester Town Crier and TS Sturdy marching band.
4.50pm – Blessing of the Tree by Canon Simon Holland
5pm – Lights Switch On by our real life super hero and Principal of Chichester College. Carols will then be sung around the tree lead by Chichester City Band and The Chichester Singers. A song sheet will be provided for people to join in and get into the Christmas Spirit!