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Santa and his sleigh, along with local dance and primary schools, will lead a lantern parade at 5.15pm from Molly Browns to Conway Square and Cool FM’s Pete Snodden will compere the evening and warm up the crowds before the Christmas lights switch on. Enjoy shopping along with live music and entertainment, community events, food, drink and more. On Saturday 30 November, Newtownards Chamber of Trade will host a Christmas Market in Newtownards Town Centre from 10am – 6pm. The Mayor will join Santa at the McKee Clock Arena to light up Bangor’s Christmas tree at 5.30pm and this will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Live music on both days will add to the Christmas atmosphere.Īt 5.15pm, a lantern parade will make its way from Bangor Castle to the McKee Clock Arena the procession will be led by Santa and the Mayor of Ards and North Down, Alderman Bill Keery. A popular date on the shopping calendar, the market will be packed with local artists and crafters providing an array of handmade goods, ideal for those special stocking fillers.Ĭome along and browse the stalls which will be dotted around the historical museum building. North Down Museum’s Christmas Craft Market will take place on Saturday 23 (10am – 4.30pm) and Sunday 24 (12noon – 4.30pm) November. There will also be Christmas carols performed by local school choirs between 1pm and 3pm at Translink Bus and Rail Station and McKee Clock Arena.

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Main Street My Street have arranged a day of family fun with face painting, balloon modelling and Christmas crafts in Main Street – plus you can look out for a very special guest who will be appearing throughout the day! Tickets must be purchased in advance for the disco. It will be a day of fun for Bangor on Saturday 23 November as the Festive Christmas Market, organised by Bangor Chamber of Commerce, returns from 12noon to 7pm at the McKee Clock Arena on the seafront.Īn abundance of Christmas treats will be on offer with over 20 market stalls selling artisan foods and local crafts this is the perfect spot to kick off some early Christmas shopping.Įnjoy the Christmas cheer at Project 24 with marshmallow toasting, festive crafts, a special visit from Santa and his reindeer plus the ‘Rock around the Roller Disco’.

“There is always something magical about this time of year so get your hats and scarves at the ready and be sure not to miss these fun, family events which are guaranteed to put everyone living, working and visiting our towns and high streets in the mood for Christmas.” Mayor of Ards and North Down, Alderman Bill Keery, said:

The lanterns will be used by the children in both the Bangor and Ards parades that will form part of the festivities.

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Newtownards: Saturday 30 November, Conway Square, 5.30pmĬhildren have been getting into the festive spirit in preparation for the events with a series of lantern making workshops which have taken place in both Bangor and Newtownards. The Christmas Lights Switch On events will take place in:īangor: Saturday 23 November, McKee Clock arena, 5.30pm

And there will be plenty of entertainment including festive market stalls, carols, special Christmas themed characters and lantern parades. Each year the Council presses the button on the festive season with its spectacular Switch On events that offer fun for the whole family.

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