inSwindon BID launched the Festival of Christmas this afternoon, celebrating everything ‘Christmas’ taking place in Swindon town centre from 16th November – 31st December.
This big announcement of the afternoon was ‘Who would be switching on the lights in Swindon Town Ccentre this year?’
The big light switch on which will takes place on Saturday 16th November from 5pm-6pm in Wharf Green and will feature a variety of local community acts will be headlined by not one, not two, but three fantastic celebrities for 2019!
inSwindon BID were excited to announce singer-songwriter, Strictly Come Dancing star and member of former boyband JLS, Aston Merrygold will be switching on the lights, alongside the Wyvern Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty panto star’s, Michelle Collins and CBeebies Chris Jarvis!
inSwindon BID Chief Executive, Di Powell said ‘Our Festival of Christmas promises to be one to remember. We deliver many free events all year round – however, this one’s certainly our favourite!
We’re thrilled to be working closely with the Wyvern Theatre and other local businesses to bring even more to the Big Light Switch On this year, whilst promoting a whole programme of activity for everyone to enjoy across the season with the businesses right here in the town centre.
We feel it’s a chance for the whole family to get together this Christmas whilst taking advantage of being able to enjoy their Christmas shopping, grab a drink or a bite to eat.”
Across the day, there will be FREE activities taking place for visitors to enjoy including Santa’s Grotto in the Upper Plaza at the Brunel Shopping Centre from 12noon-5:30pm.
Santa will also be making an appearance with special guests on the main stage in Wharf Green for the official switch on moment at 6pm!
Havelock Square will play host to a Street Market and Children’s Funfair rides leading into Havelock Street, which also has a great selection of independent stores, The Street Market will feature foodie delights, gifts, stalls and more from 10am-8pm.
