Wrexham Christmas Lights Switch On 2012
WREXHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH 2012
One LUCKY person could win the opportunity to help switch on the Wrexham Christmas lights in Queen’s Square on Thursday, November 22. Do you think you could push the button? – Competition now closed!
The fun will start at 5:15pm, with scores of musical and performance acts taking place on the stage throughout the evening – building up to the big lights switch on at 6:35pm! Looking skywards, as the town centre lights up will also reveal a fantastic firework display in the skies above Wrexham.
This year sees Calon FM compering the evening, with a host of guest performances including Wrexham’s own Heal The Last Stand and a special appearance by the Mayor Of Wrexham who will also address the crowds – plus special guest GARETH THOMAS will be turning on the lights, perhaps with you?
Full Line Up:
5.15pm – 5.20pm Event Opens – Calon Fm Host
5.20pm – 5.40pm Tudur & Ani from S4C’s STWNSH
5.45pm – 6.00pm Delta Academy Performance
6.00pm – 6.15pm Calon Compere introduces The Mayor
6.15pm – 6.30pm Calon Compere introduces the Stiwt’s Pantomime Cast
6.30pm – 6.35pm Competition Winner Announced!
6.35pm – 6.45pm Switch-on with GARETH THOMAS & YOU? PLUS FIREWORK DISPLAY
6.45pm – 7.05pm Heal The Last Stand
A pop-up festive market will surround Queen’s Square with unique gifts and tasty food for sale. Wrexham Lager will also be in attendance supplying their world famous drink!
There will be 2,000 FREE glow sticks to give out to help light up the crowd – so get there early to get yours!
Once the lights are blazing and fireworks are exploding, the crowd in Queens Square will be invited to join in a big sing along of traditional Christmas carols, to really put the town in a festive mood!
Thursday 22nd also marks the start of late night shopping in the town, so its an ideal evening to head out hunting for some Christmas gifts!
This is a FREE EVENT open to all members of the public!
