Chichester to mark the start of Christmas at big light switch-on

By The Newsroom
Published 24th Nov 2016, 12:01 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 18:06 BST
Christmas lights damaged by high winds in East Street, Chichester SUS-151121-171515001Christmas lights damaged by high winds in East Street, Chichester SUS-151121-171515001
Christmas lights damaged by high winds in East Street, Chichester SUS-151121-171515001
Chichester City Centre will be lit up like a Christmas tree tonight (November 24) at the annual light switch-on.

Residents and visitors can expect an evening of fun-filled activities and music as the city marks the start of the festive season.

Stores will also be kept open until 8pm for late-night shopping.

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Sophie Hurst will lead the festive celebrations at 6.15pm, before the blessing of the Rotary Christmas Tree of Goodwill in front of the Market Cross.

The Christmas Tree, donated by Chichester Rotary Club will then be blessed at 6.20pm

Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.30pm in front of the Market Cross by the Mayor of Chichester and sponsor Paul Bishopp of Woodland Crafts Events Management, followed by the annual grand firework display over the cathedral.

At 6.45pm, after the lights switch on and fireworks, New Community Choir will lead the Christmas Carols outside Marks and Spencer on East Street, accompanied by Chichester City Band.

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