Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On 2024

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Tuesday 26th November 2024
Eastwood Sqaure & Victoria Street
5.30pm - 8pm

Christmas in Eastwood is set to bring festive cheer across Eastwood Square, the Iceland car park, Nottingham Road, and Victoria Street!

The cherished annual Christmas celebration returns for an enchanting evening to kick off the holiday season in Eastwood. Starting at 5:30 pm, the Christmas market on Victoria Street and Eastwood Square will offer a delightful array of festive treats and gifts. Visitors can enjoy festive food, sweets, and donuts while browsing community stalls. Victoria Street will also host festive face painting to add a touch of Christmas sparkle.

Santa Claus will make a special appearance at his grotto in the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum Courtyard from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Children can meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes, and enjoy the holiday magic. This year, accessible sensory sessions will be available from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, with free bookings on a first-come, first-served basis via Eventbrite.

The main festivities will commence at 6pm, spreading from Eastwood Square along Nottingham Road. Attendees can enjoy Victorian carol singers, captivating street performances featuring the return of the Spark! Drummers, and fun-filled fairground rides. The town will also feature a nativity trail through participating shops, while carol singing led by Eastwood & District Churches Together will spread the Christmas spirit. Adding to the evening’s excitement, the Pesky Alligators from Nottingham will perform a high-energy live music set on stage.

At 7pm, the Mayor of Broxtowe and the Eastwood Town Mayor will lead the Christmas Lights Switch-On ceremony by the beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Eastwood Square. The night will conclude with a dazzling firework finale at 8pm, best viewed from Nottingham Road near Eastwood Library.

Stay updated via Broxtowe Borough Council’s Facebook page or visit the website. Organized by Broxtowe Borough Council in partnership with the Eastwood Christmas Lights Steering Group and Eastwood Town Council, the event is proudly sponsored by Boyes, with additional support from Iceland.

Please note that Nottingham Road will be closed from 6pm to 9pm, the upper part of Victoria Street and the Scargill Walk Car Park from 4pm to 9pm, and the Alexandra Street Car Park from 6am to 11pm. Residents affected by these closures will receive notifications by letter. Don’t miss this magical evening of Christmas celebration in Eastwood!