A SEASON of sparkle is set to begin across the district as communities come together for a variety of light switch-on events.
Kenilworth, Leamington, Warwick, Whitnash and surrounding villages will each host their light switch-on events in November with a fantastic selection of entertainment, music, food, and seasonal stalls.
The fun begins in Leamington on Sunday November 16 for the Big Lights Switch On, with a Christmas market from 10am. The stage outside the town hall will feature music from 1pm and live entertainment from 2pm to 6pm.
Leamington’s lights will be switched on at 5.30pm by the mayor Coun Ruggy Singh and Father Christmas himself.
Warwick’s popular Victorian Evening returns on Thursday November 27, offering visitors the chance to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas.
Starting from 3pm with a Victorian market in the Square and rides and entertainment around the town centre, the performances get underway on the stage at 5pm, with the lights being switched on at 7pm by mayor Coun Jackie D’Arcy.
Kenilworth will once again be spreading its celebrations across two days, with the High Street in Kenilworth switching theirs on first on Friday November 28. The traditional event has been organised this year by Kenilworth Town Council, Old Town Community Events and the High Street Illuminations Committee, and will have entertainment, food, drink and real Reindeers from 5pm to 8pm, and the lights will be switched on at 6pm.
The celebrations continue in Kenilworth on Sunday November 30 on Warwick Road, with market stalls, food, drink and fairground rides starting at 1pm. The music will start on the stage at 4pm to 8pm, with the lights being switched on at 6pm by mayor Coun James Kennedy.
Sunday November 30 also sees the return of the Whitnash Christmas lights switch on, taking place in a brand-new location at Acre Close from 3pm to 6:30pm. It’s set to be a fun afternoon of merriment and fun with funfair rides, crafts, treats and a chance to meet Father Christmas. The lights will be switched on at 5:30pm by mayor Counc Adrian Barton.
And there’s so much more happening across the district this festive season including the Cubbington Christmas lights switch on from 2pm on Saturday 29 November, plus many lights adorning towns and villages, local carols, school nativities, tractor runs, Christmas lights trails and visits from Santa courtesy of the local Rotary Clubs.
WDC’s culture spokesperson Coun Ella Billiald said: “Not only do these events provide a sense of community and belonging, they are also a great support for our local businesses throughout the Christmas period. We look forward to welcoming you to our town centres for a season of celebration.”
