We’re already getting into the Christmas spirit and our towns are ready to sparkle! Here’s a round-up of the lights switch-on events happening across the county this weekend!
Help us get in the festive mood – we’d love to see your photos and videos from the event you’re going to! Email us at [email protected] – tell us where you are and what your favourite part of the event was!
Barrow
Barrow’s lights switch-on takes place tomorrow, Saturday, November 19.
There will be dozens of activities on offer and the lights will be swiched on at 5.45pm by the Switch-on Star, a local inspirational person selected by public vote.
More details: https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/11/10/christmas-extravaganza-promised-for-barrow-lights-switch-on/
Carlisle
Pop star Simon Webbe, best known as a member of the British boyband Blue, will headline Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On.
The sparkling spectacular will be held between 3pm and 5.30pm on Sunday, November 20.
Twist and Pulse, of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent fame, will also feature in this year’s packed programme, hosted by Britain’s Got Talent’s Jonny Awsum.
The event will also be a showcase of local community groups and performers including Carlisle Dance Academy, Rocket Theatre School, Belle Vue School choir and Jordyn Louise Dance.
The stage will be in place in the city centre pedestrianised area, outside the Old Town Hall. Organised by Carlisle City Council, it will provide a packed family entertainment programme, to suit all ages.
Carlisle mayor Mike Mitchelson will trigger a galaxy of Christmas lights in the city centre at 5pm.
More details: https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/10/17/ex-blue-member-simon-webbe-to-headline-carlisles-christmas-lights-switch-on/
Penrith
There will be plenty of razzle dazzle at Penrith’s Christmas Sparkle celebrations ahead of the illumination of the town’s festive lights.
Penrith is set to be a hive of activity tomorrow, Saturday November 19, as the town centre comes alive with music, laughter and lights.
Visitors and residents will be able to enjoy street theatre from the Fairly Famous Family and prepare themselves to be amazed by the performers from Matrix Circus. There will also be a fantastic array of entertainment on offer in the form of live music, singers and dancers.
Arts and crafts are also set to feature – from noon until 4pm there will be a free craft and lantern workshop in the Devonshire Arcade which, it is hoped, will inspire local children to join in the lantern parade line-up at 5pm at the Town Hall.
More details: https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/11/18/razzle-dazzle-promised-at-penriths-christmas-lights-switch-on/
Whitehaven
Whitehaven’s Christmas festivities get underway at noon on Saturday, November 19. Entertainment includes Whitehaven Theatre Group, an Abba tribute act, Stage Stars and Reach Dance Academy.
The lights will be switched on by mayor Charles Maudlin at the event, whichhas been organised by Whitehaven Town Council.
Workington
People can attend a lantern making workshop this weekend so they can take part in a lantern parade at Workington’s Christmas extravaganza on Saturday, November 26.
The workshop takes place tomorrow, Saturday November 19, at Moorclose Community Centre from 1pm to 4pm.
On Saturday, November 26, the mayor of Workington Denise Rollo will start proceedings at 10.45am from the main stage, in Marks & Spencer’s car park. Throughout the day, a selection of live acts, managed by HMV Workington, will perform to get everyone in the Christmas mood.
A lantern parade, led by the Carnegie Singers, will depart from Workington Leisure Centre at 4.30pm and make its way to the main stage. on Saturday November 19, or just join in the parade.
More details: https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/11/08/workingtons-christmas-festival-to-get-shoppers-in-festive-mood/
