Nov
22

Arnold Christmas Light Switch On

Date and time

Nov 22, 2024

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location

The AMP
off Front Street
Arnold
Nottingham
NG5 6ND

Description

🎄 Join us for the Arnold Christmas Light Switch On 2024!
 
The Christmas Tree Light Switch On takes place on Friday 22 November from 4.30pm, outside the AMP building in Arnold town centre. There will be performances from local schools and choirs, street entertainers and even a visit from Santa!
 
🛍️ A special festive market will also take place along Front Street on the day, from 12 noon until 7pm, organised by AMP Live, with over 20 traders selling gifts and festive food.
 
🎨 An indoor festive craft fair at Arnold Methodist Church will be open on 22 Nov from 5-7.30pm, with stalls selling cards, crafts, festive food and gifts. They also have a Christmas craft fair on Saturday 23 Nov from 10am-2pm.
 
⌚ The Christmas tree lights will be switched on by the Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen and the Youth Mayor, Stella Clarke at 6.30pm. It will be followed by a lantern parade with the Can Samba troupe along Front Street to Eagle Square from 6.45pm. Santa will be on site from 4.30pm with Arnold and Mapperley Rotary.
 
🏪 A number of local businesses, including several at the AMP building, will be staying open late this evening. Visit Arnold Post Office at The AMP for a complimentary helium balloon on the evening of the light switch on.
 

Stage timings

  • 4.30pm – Robert Mellors Primary School
  • 4.55pm - Arnold View Primary School
  • 5.15pm - Coppice Farm Primary School
  • 5.35pm - Pinewood Infant School
  • 5.55pm - Flying High ‘Cast of the Wizard of Oz’
  • 6.10pm - Ernehale Flying High Academy
  • 6.30pm - Switch On with the Mayor and Youth Mayor
  • 6.45pm - Gedling Fun Chorus

The compere for the Switch on event is the Youth Mayor, Stella Clarke. Please note, all timings are approximate and are subject to change.

This festive event is supported by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

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