Christmas Light Switch On
Schedule
Sat, 26 Nov, 2022 at 03:00 pm
Location
Chichester Town Centre | Chichester, EN
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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!
PARKING
We are delighted to announce that Chichester District Council will be offering some free and discounted parking during December. This includes:
Selecting two hours and getting a third free in most council-owned car parks across the district in December when using the MiPermit app
Free parking after 4pm in the Avenue de Chartres car park for the Chichester Christmas Light Switch On event on Saturday 26 November and for Twilight Shopping on the 15 and 22 December.
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Where is it happening?
Chichester Town Centre, ,Chichester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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