Chesterfield Gears Up for Festive Christmas Celebrations
Town centre to host Christmas Market and Lights Switch On with a weekend of entertainment for all ages.
By Aisha Mahmood
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Chesterfield is preparing for a festive weekend as it launches its Christmas Market and Lights Switch On event, expecting thousands of visitors to the town centre.
The festive season in Chesterfield will begin with a new Christmas Market, running from Friday 20 November to Sunday 22 November. Organised in partnership with Dowse Events, the market will feature a variety of food and drink stalls, artisan goods, and Christmas gifts.
The market will be open from 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, with live music and entertainment. On Sunday 22 November, it will be open from 11am to 7pm and will run alongside the annual Christmas Lights Switch On. Families can enjoy live entertainment from 12pm, with many activities free of charge. The Grinch from Who-ville will also be present for meet-and-greets before assisting with the lights switch on.
Fairground rides, street entertainment, and brass band performances will take place across the market and town centre. A stage show will commence at 4.30pm outside the Town Hall, with the lights being switched on at 5.30pm.
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"Christmas is such a special time for people to get together, and our Christmas Market and Lights Switch on are the perfect chance to get into the festive spirit. The whole weekend will be packed with festive fun and entertainment for everyone, regardless of your age, so we’re looking forward to seeing thousands of people head into town centre and enjoy a fantastic weekend. The works we’ve been doing across the town centre have helped to create the perfect spaces to host a fantastic Christmas celebration for everyone to enjoy, with more space for rides, entertainment and experiences for visitors."
Following the switch on, walkabout entertainment will continue until 6.15pm, and the Christmas Market will remain open until 7pm. Tipi Christmas will be serving festive drinks and treats until 9pm, with visitors encouraged to support local businesses. The event is delivered by Chesterfield Borough Council with support from the Chesterfield Town Board Pride in Place programme, funded by the UK Government.
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"Through our engagement with residents, it was highlighted that hosting more events in the town centre was something that local people really wanted to see. The Christmas Lights Switch on is always a highlight of the year for many local families, so we are pleased that we are able to support this event, and many others that have taken place this year, by investing Pride in Place funding to help deliver the town’s programme of entertainment and provide opportunities that bring the community together. We hope to see many people coming along to join in the fun and soak up the festive atmosphere."
