‘There’s something for everyone’ at Buxton Christmas Light Switch On
A lantern parade, funfair, mulled wine and hot dogs as well as live bands and Santa’s grotto it is all happening at the Buxton Christmas lights switch on.
J T Events are once again organising the event on Saturday November, 28 with the fun starting from 11am and the lights being switched on at 7pm by the Crescent.
Jane Fletcher from J T Events said: “Bring all the family down to the main Buxton Christmas Lights Switch On - there's something for everyone to enjoy.” The event will take over Buxton town centre, Spring Gardens, The Square and in front of the Crescent.
Jane said: “We have lots of festive stalls, and various hot food vendors including Greek street food, curry, pizza, crepes, burgers and hot dogs and there will also be doughnuts, sweets and hot chocolate.”
Lubens Bar and The Secret Garden Bar will be out selling mulled wine and ciders as well as beer and cocktails.
There will be a family funfair with both adults and children’s rides along with carnival game stalls.
Jane said: “There is a free Santa's grotto situated near St Annes Well in the Crescent from midday until 7pm and every child will receive a gift.
“We’ve also got Christmas drummers, Thornsett Brass Band and live Bands, featuring The Hard Stuff, 21st Amendment, Long in the Tooth and The Remedy and there will be festive stilt walkers entertaining the crowds too and there is also the Lantern Parade happening again which is great.” Starting at 5pm from the Crescent Colonnade, the parade will follow a short, family-friendly route through Buxton's historic High Street, celebrating the town's heritage shops and businesses as the festive atmosphere builds towards the Christmas Lights Switch On later that evening.
Pick up a Lantern Parade map from the Pump Room from November, 21 and discover the route before the big day.
Buxton Sparkles will also be hosting a free lantern-making workshop in the Pump Room on Wednesday November 25, 6pm-8pm.
The Trust said: “After the parade, enjoy the festive entertainment and watch the town's Christmas lights sparkle into life at 7pm.”
The cast of Buxton Opera House’s panto will be switching on the lights alongside the mayor and the Hummingbird Project.
Jane added: “Come and enjoy this fabulous free Christmas event in Buxton this year.”