Come into the city as we celebrate the start of Festive Derby
Join us in Derby City Centre, as we switch on Derby’s Christmas Lights and get Festive Derby open! Don't miss out on the opening of The Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink and Nordic Bar on Derby Market Place.
Before the switch on takes place you can be one of the first to take to the Cathedral Quarter ice rink, with skating available from 5pm. The festivities begin with the main stage show, hosted by Smooth Radio, taking place outside Riverside Chambers, across the road from QUAD and the Council House, starting at 5pm. The show will culminate with the official Christmas Lights Switch On at 6:30pm, illuminating the city for the festive season.
You will see lantern makers from across the city come together as apart of the Season of Light Lantern Parade from 5pm, which includes local primary schools and members from various community groups who will proudly parade with the sustainable lanterns that they have made.
Programme:
17:00 - 17:05 - Welcome to Christmas Light Switch On presented by Smooth Radio
17:05 - 17:25 - Public Eye Perfomance
17:25 - 17:40 - Lantern Parade Arrives
17:45 - 17:55 - Performance by Surtal Arts
18:00 - 18:20 - Cassette Roulette Performance
18:30 - Light Switch On
*Timings are an approximate
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