Christmas Lights Switch On Tonight
17 November 2011 by Hamst
Preparations are underway for the Scunthorpe Christmas lights switch on which takes place in Church Square tonight with radio presenters Viking Fm Radio hosts Paul and Rosie running a roadshow. The start of the Christmas fun begins at 5.30pm with Christmas carols sung by Scunthorpe Church of England Primary School choir.
Paul Thomas an up and coming Pop and R and B singer/songwriter will be performing live at the Christmas lights switch-on. Paul is reputed to be one of the most exciting new male solo artists to hit the UK’s Pop and R&B scene in a long while. He has performed to over 150,000 people alongside top selling artists such as Olly Murs, Scouting for girls, Diana Vickers, Joe Mcelderry and more.
Preperations underway for tonights xmas lights switch on
Some players from Scunthorpe United will also be attending the Christmas lights switch-on.
Free parking, children’s rides, late night shopping, activities at 20-21, Viking FM road show, Father Christmas and traditional Christmas carols played by The Salvation Army are just some of the highlights of this year’s celebrations in Church Square.
The Mayor of North Lincolnshire, Cllr Keith Vickers, the cast of Cinderella and Father Christmas will switch on the Christmas lights at 6.30pm and it marks the start of late night shopping every Thursday in the run up to Christmas with shops in The Parishes and The Foundry along with other stores on the High Street which will be staying open until late.
North Lincolnshire Council will waive parking charges after 4pm on Thursdays in the run up to Christmas in Scunthorpe and Ashby any money collected from the ticket machines during this period will be donated to the Mayor’s appeal fund - When You Wish Upon A Star and Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
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