Fun for all the family as date announced for Fareham Christmas lights switch on
The event will run all day into the evening
Fareham Borough Council will once again be welcoming guests to its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event.
Taking place in Fareham town centre from 10am-7pm on Saturday 21 November, there will be something for all the family including fun fair rides, delicious festive food and drink, gift stalls and stage and walkabout performers to delight the crowds.
There will be plenty of free children's activities, and we are delighted to confirm that Father Christmas himself will be making a special appearance at this year’s event.
There will also be a community stage, and the council is currently looking for performers for timed slots throughout the day, with spaces limited.
The Christmas market will once again be brought to you by Funyard Events. The Courtyard unit in Fareham Shopping Centre will also host an indoor market featuring a range of stalls offering stocking fillers, crafts, food and gifts.
The countdown to the lights switch on will be at 5.30pm under the town centre band stand and the Mayor of Fareham, Councillor Tina Ellis, and her Mayor's Consort, Cllr Robert Ellis, will do the honours this year, alongside Father Christmas and some of Fareham Live’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime cast.
Councillor Frair Burgess, Executive Member for Leisure and Community at Fareham Borough Council, said: “The Fareham Christmas Lights Switch On is our biggest event of the year, attracting thousands of visitors. It’s a real treat for everyone with so much to see and do, and I really encourage Fareham residents to come along. It’s a real honour to be at the Christmas Lights switch on alongside Father Christmas himself and Fareham Live’s pantomime cast, and I can’t wait”
Anyone interested in performing should contact [email protected].
Those keen on being a stallholder can find out more information at: www.funyardevents.com.
Sponsorship options are still available for the event and to find out more visit: www.fareham.gov.uk/sponsorship.
Further details about this event and more can be found at www.fareham.gov.uk/events.