The Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On event took place yesterday, 23 November, entertaining thousands of residents and visitors from surrounding areas.
There was loads to see and do across the town centre, including street entertainment, Tipi Christmas, a market, funfair, the opportunity to meet Bluey, Merry Baubles Trail, and the stage show that entertained the crowd before the festive lights were switched on.
The stage show took place outside the Town Hall this year due to the exciting renovation works taking place in the town centre. Following the stage show, people were led back into the Market Place by a musical procession hosted by the LED drummers.
A few highlights from the event include:
- Stage show
- LED Drummers leading the crowd
- Bluey
- Street entertainment acts including, Ebor N Gum, Jacks of Frost and Christmas Time Travellers
- Fun fair
- Festive market
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “The Christmas Lights Switch On event was a huge success with visitors enjoying lots of free entertainment throughout the day. There’re not many places you can go to enjoy no-cost activities, so I’m delighted that the variety of street entertainers and stage show were able to attract so many people into the town centre to enjoy their Sunday.”
You can keep up to date with other activities happening on our Christmas in Chesterfield page.
