Christmas Lights Switch On: 2024

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Flag Market | Preston, EN

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Preston’s Christmas Lights Switch On is set to be a Christmas cracker this year!
The free event – staged by the city’s Business Improvement District (BID) and Smooth Radio North West - is partnered by Preston City Council, The Street Monkeys, and leading regional supermarket, Booths.
The Switch On event is a firm fixture in the family diary, officially welcoming in the festive season in Preston, and is set to light up the city on 23rd November from 5.30pm.
Once again, thousands of people, of all ages, are expected to gather at the city’s Flag Market to enjoy a free evening of live performances before the city centre gets illuminated.
This year’s line-up includes legendary band, ‘The Drifters’, ‘Clubland Reborn’, America’s Got Talent’s ‘Ryland Petty’, ‘Do It Like Dua’, ‘Heatwave’s - Roy Carter’, Preston’s ‘Kimberley Fox’’, Halfmark’, and Corrie favourite ‘Mikey North’ (AKA Gary Windass).
Plus, there’ll be an appearance from the ever-popular, if not slightly mischievous ‘Grinch’, ‘The Spud Bros.’, and of course, ‘Santa’!
The Drifters, appearing at the event as part of their huge UK tour, are an iconic group, having delivered numerous hits on both sides of the Atlantic.
The band has been inducted into the 'Rock & Roll Hall of Fame', performed for Presidents of the United States of America, and are ranked by 'Rolling Stone Magazine' as one of top 100 'Greatest of All Time' bands.
‘Do It Like Dua’ is the UK’s most authentic recreation of one of the world’s biggest female pop sensations – Dua Lipa, performed by Courtnay Reddy.
‘Ryland Petty’ is the youngest professional magician in the world. At the age of 10 he auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent and received a standing ovation from all four judges, and the entire audience.
Bringing some energy to the event, is ‘Clubland Reborn’ the UK's only Clubland live band, who are blowing away nationwide audiences with their exciting and unforgettable live shows.
At just 17-18 years old, ‘Halfmark’ are already making positive waves in the industry. Currently working Conor Butler, a creative force behind huge musicians, they have just mastered their latest record, 'Somewhere Or Other', produced by Sony Music.
Roy Carter has had an impressive career in the music world. He is best known from his days with Grammy nominated group, ‘Heatwave’,responsible for hits including the classic ‘Boogie Nights’, ‘Always & Forever’ and ‘The Groove Line’.
Corrie fan-favourite, Mikey North, has been a regular on the cobbles since 2008, being central to some of the soap’s biggest storylines.
Performances will be signed by a BSL Interpreter, kindly provided by Disability Equality North West.
There's free parking on the afternoon/evening of the Switch On. For details of the city’s complimentary parking offer, please visit: https://bit.ly/ChristmasParkingPreston24
Keep an eye on visitpreston.com/ for more information on ‘Christmas in Preston’.
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The Flag Market, 30-31 Cheapside, Preston, PR1 2, United Kingdom,Preston, Lancashire

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