Christmas lights switch on all set to wow the crowds

Princesshay and the city centre are all systems go once more for the rescheduled Christmas lights switch on event, which had to be rescheduled due to the atrocious weather conditions yesterday.

 

Live entertainment will feature on stage from 4.30pm in Princesshay Square, with the lights being switched on by the Lympstone Military Wives Choir and celebrity chef Michael Caines at around 6.30pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy continuous entertainment through to 8pm in Princesshay, including live bands as well as the launch of Exeter’s Christmas Market on the Cathedral Green from 6.30pm.

 

The current schedule is as follows:

16.30: Exeter University Jazz Orchestra

17.00: Chris Ostler – singer/songwriter

17: 20 St Michael’s Church of England Primary School

17.30: St Luke’s Science & Sports College

17.35: Exeter Little Theatre Company 

17.45: Soundwaves Musical Group

17.55: Dick Whittington pantomime

18.00: Military Wives Choir

18.30: Light switch on

18.30: Adam Isaac Band

19.15: Just For Funk dance group

19.30: Morning Rush

Event closes at 8pm

 

John Harvey, Exeter City Centre Manager said, “It was disappointing for all those that have worked so hard to put the event and programme of entertainment together, but we hope everyone will join us tonight to celebrate the countdown to Christmas.”

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