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Sparkle into the season Get ready to welcome in Christmas this year with the official Cambridge Lights BIG Switch On! C ambridge is getting ready to shine as the city’s much-loved Christmas Lights Switch On celebrations return this November, featuring magical light displays and two community events filled with music, laughter and festive fun, all delivered by Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID). The festivities begin at Station Square on Thursday 13 November (4.30pm to 6.30pm), hosted by radio presenter and event DJ Josh Lovatt, who will lead an evening of entertainment as the lights twinkle on for the first time this year. Then, on Sunday 16 November, from 12pm to 5pm, the celebrations move to Market Square where the beautiful voices of Great St Mary’s choir will open an event that also sees vibrant performances from 4D Dance, Colours of Dance, Razzmataz, Sing! Choirs, On Stage Performing Arts, All
THE BIG MOMENT The mayor of Cambridge will take to the stage to officially turn the lights on
extra sparkle to the excited atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy free chai tastings from Dishoom Permit Room at 3pm till 6pm and soak up the joyful buzz of this much loved annual tradition. The Big Switch On marks the start of the Christmas season – a time for the whole city to come together and celebrate with sparkle, song and a little festive magic.
Stars Performing Arts, Vocal Remix, Target Dance and Safira Pinder. At the big moment, the mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Dinah Pounds, will take to the stage to turn the lights on – joined by the talented cast of the ADC Theatre. Adding to the festive fun, from 3pm to 6pm, Ruby Flames Entertainment will bring dazzling on-street performances, adding
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