Christmas lights switch on

The festive season is now upon us, and Wigan is about to get into the spirit with its annual Christmas Lights switch-on event.

Thousands of Wiganers are expected to gather in Market Place on Thursday November 15, for the huge annual event.

Wigan's most famous terrier, Hacker T Dog will also be on stage to officially start the town's Christmas countdown.

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Lets hope they are better than last year

They are setting up the stage tomorrow morning, so it's all hands to the pump. I do hope they don't forget to unlock the trapdoor.

If anyone is going? Maybe our roving reporter could cover it

I wondered what the stage was for when I went into town Thursday morning, Later I realized but too late to go roving as I had an appointment with Mr Carling,

I've not got to the locks today either, there's not enough time in the day when you retire,

You don't know how lucky you are. The Tree in Southport has always been beautiful, but this year they have decided to be up to date and different. Look what we are getting!!!

 


                                         

They are building it now, ready for the weekend. It is a 60ft Digital Christmas "Tree"  with 20.000 sequenced lights, you can also go inside it to see light shows.   Switch 0n is on Sunday, by S Club, 911 and Livin' Joy.  Full Entertainment from 1pm. Switch on is at 5.30pm as well as Fireworks Display from the roof of the Atkinson with Christmas Music.

They have one that shape in Leigh. Last year Red Injuns camped out in it

“ Red Injuns” Jailing offence here if you said that. They are “ First Nations People”

Still not heard anyone saying they are playing Cowboys ( or should that be Cowpersons) and First Nations People.

Santa will be visiting Wigan town centre on Sunday, so take your Grandkids along.

Santa Parade - Wigan

Visit the stages in Believe Square and Marketplace for a host of family entertainment including magical Santa and reindeer appearances until 4pm. Enjoy a day of free fun including street theatre, local community groups, a Christmas pipe band and much more

• Sunday 18th November 2018: 1pm – 4pm
  
  
• Wigan Town Centre, Wigan, WN1 1PE
  
  
• Free event
  
  

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A superb turnout for Santa’s parade in Wigan! The streets were packed all the way from Mesnes Park to Believe Square! Still lots to see this afternoon - and we’re doing it all again next Sunday in Leigh!

They could at least wait till December!

Don't think that Father Christmas will last till next Sunday, looks like he's losing weight by the hour.

Ridiculous in November, I suspect it's to get folk back into a dying town.

Oh and don't forget the FREE PARKING!

The free parking is a HUGE success. Loads of people are taking advantage, then catching the train to Liverpool or Manchester.

You noticed.

They did it here too. We Are Bell ringers for the salvation Army looking for something perm cause it's not full time.