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THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS Get ready to celebrate in the city this festive season, as two Christmas lights switch-on events draw nearer!
T he countdown to Christmas is nearly upon us! Two events in November are set to kickstart the festive season in Cambridge, bringing together residents, visitors, businesses and communities. 12 NOVEMBER Station Square Christmas Lights Switch On, 4.30-7pm (‘switch-on’ moment at 6.30pm) Step into Christmas as we turn on the lights at Cambridge train station. Delivered by Cambridge BID and hosted by Josh Lovatt, expect festive quizzes, giveaways and local band The Los Amigos playing original music, upbeat covers and Christmas classics. Take photos with the illuminated Christmas bauble and enjoy a walkabout by performers from Ruby Flames event company. • 4.30pm Christmas songs, quizzes and giveaways • 5.15pm Live music from The Los Amigos • 6.30pm Switch-on moment! 15 NOVEMBER The BIG Christmas Lights Switch On Market Square, 12-5.30pm (‘switch- on’ moment at 5pm) Three days later, attention turns to Market Square for the main event, delivered by Cambridge BID and again hosted by Josh Lovatt. Don’t miss the announcement of Cambridge BID’s Mystery Shop winners, crowd games, giveaways and Ruby Flames performers in LED costumes. • 12.00pm Coleridge Community College • 12.20pm Colours of Dance • 12.45pm Next Gen Noise • 1.05pm On-Stage Performing Arts • 1.40pm Razzamataz • 2.00pm Vocal Remix • 2.25pm Stagecoach • 2.45pm Sing Choirs • 3.05pm Cambridge BID’s ‘Mystery Shop’ winning retailers • 3.25pm 4D Dance • 3.50pm Safira Pinder • 4.25pm Tom Korni • 4.55pm Switch-On Team on stage for lights! • 5.10pm ADC Theatre Programme correct at time of publishing. “Christmas in Cambridge is incredibly special, and our switch-on events are a fantastic way to officially welcome in the festive season,” says Jenny Granshaw, head of projects and development at Cambridge BID. “These events form an important part of Cambridge BID’s work to create
experiences that bring people into the city, support our businesses and make Cambridge vibrant and welcoming.” This year the BIG Christmas Switch On is proudly sponsored by Costa Coffee. Adam Slipper, the area manager for Costa Coffee in Cambridge, tells Cambridge Edition : “Christmas is a special time for communities, and we’re delighted to be supporting the BIG Christmas Switch On in Cambridge this year. “As a part of the Cambridge community, we’re proud to play a role in an event that brings local people together to enjoy the festive season. We’re looking forward to seeing the city come together and celebrate.”
Further details, including event timings, entertainment and the complete festive programme, will be announced soon. Follow Love Cambridge on social media or visit love-cambridge.com
ROLL UP, ROLL UP Visitors to Cambridge BID’s switch-on events can expect an impressive roster of local performers like The Los Amigos (above)
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