Shipley will celebrate the official countdown to Christmas when the town’s festive lights are switched on this Saturday 22rd November.
A day of free entertainment and activities for visitors and residents will take place from 12pm, with the town’s festive lights and large Christmas tree being switched on in the newly refurbished Market Square at 4.45pm.
Funded by Shipley Town Council, highlights of the day include a puppet theatre show, festive market, Santa’s Grotto, music, street entertainment and carols.
Some of the free activities for visitors to enjoy include: Father Christmas and face painting in the Underground Market, wreath making in both the Hive Community Arts Centre and Shipley Library, and a winter wonderland with Christmas film showings in the Kirkgate Community Centre.
The outdoor market will include a range of additional stalls including crafts, gifts and artisan food. A children’s chair-o-plane ride will be available for free rides for Under 10s.
A Christmas Blessing from Shipley Christian’s Together at 4.00pm followed by a Christmas choir and the festive lights switched on at 4.45pm
The Christmas Tree Festival at St. Paul’s Church will follow from 5pm.
Councillor Mike Farren, the Chair of Shipley Town Council’s Community Engagement Committee, said:
“We’re excited to be hosting our first festive celebration event in the new Market Square this year. With lots of free entertainment and activities planned, we hope it will be a fun filled day for lots of families and visitors to Shipley.”
Here is the full events schedule for the day!
