“Event not to be missed” as details announced for Wrexham’s Christmas Light Switch On!

Christmas may be eight weeks away, however attention is already turning to one of Wrexham’s biggest festive events.

Details for this year’s Christmas Light Switch On have been revealed, with a team of volunteers at the Rotary Club of Wrexham Glyndwr organising the popular event for a second year.

Last year’s light switch on saw thousands descend on the town for an evening of live entertainment, music and a fantastic firework display. Branded “an event not to be missed”, this year’s festivities and celebrations will take over Queen’s Square in just over four weeks time on Thursday 23rd November.

Kicking off at 5pm and carrying on until 8pm, the event will be presented by Heart North Wales featuring breakfast presenters Lois & Oli.

During the evening there will be exclusive performances from The Phonics (Stereophonics tribute) and singer/songwriter, Thomas Teago.

Also performing live onstage throughout the evening are:

– Damon Jacs
– Tenovous Choir
– StreetVibez Dance group
– Em Louise Jones as Queen Elsa
– April Lee
– Wrexham School Choirs
– Elf School Production
– Wrexham AFC football team
– Before The Storm

Switching on the lights this year are BBC Eastenders actor Tony Discipline and Big Brother’s Mark Byron, who will be starting in the Snow White production at The Stiwt.

The evening will culminate a huge firework display provided by Festival Fireworks.

If all that isn’t enough, there will also be fairground rides provided by Simon’s North Wales Funfairs, festive stalls and reindeer!

Funds raised from the night will go towards Nightingale House Hospice.

Sam Foulkes Event Manager said: “The event is really coming together. The team of volunteers at the Rotary Club of Wrexham Glyndwr have been working hard behind the scenes to make this event spectacular in every way! Last year was a huge success raising over £2000 for charity.

“This year all monies raised are going to Nightingale House Hopsice and we hope the local community in and around Wrexham will come out and support us.

“We have an action packed night of festive fun for all the family to enjoy. We have been working hard with the local council events team and local forces including the police, fire and rescue and St Johns to ensure the event is safe and enjoyable for all attending

The event is sponsored by Wrexham Prestige Taxis Official. Organisers would like to give a special thanks to Wrexham County Borough Council / North East Wales Events team, Dave Gray @ THIS / Undegun & Rik @ Speeches and Cream!

More information about Wrexham Glyndwr Rotary can be found here.