St Albans is set to sparkle on Sunday (21st November) when a day of festive activities culminates with the Christmas lights being switched on in St Albans City Centre at 5.30pm.
A Christmas Market, featuring stalls selling gifts and decorations, will be held throughout the day from 10am to 5.30pm and a funfair for children will be laid on at 12 noon as part of the day’s activities which have been organised by St Albans City and District Council.
The entertainment does not stop there. From 1pm, visitors will also be treated to a stage show hosted by Heart radio, with performances from ElVince, Swanvesta Social Club, St Albans Rock Choir, St Albans Dance Academy and the Top Hat Stage and Screen School. There will even be an appearance from Father Christmas!
Stars from the Peter Pan panto, being held at The Alban Arena, will also be lighting up the stage. These include Paul Hendy, former presenter of the ITV1 game show ‘Wheel of fortune’, Katy Ashworth of CBeebies’ ‘I can cook’ and radio personality Tank Montana.
Cllr Sheila Burton, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Heritage at St Albans City and District Council, commented: “The Christmas Lights Switch On in St Albans always draws a crowd and produces a positive community spirit and great atmosphere. The dazzling lights signal the beginning of the festive season and it is an event the whole city looks forward to each year. There will be a long list of performers and activities in the city centre throughout the day and I hope residents come along and enjoy the event.”
Member contact:
Cllr Sheila Burton Portfolio holder for Culture and Heritage at St Albans City and District Council
Tel: 01727 863598
Contact for the press:
Amanda Wilkinson, Communication Officer
St Albans City and District Council
Tel: 01727 819317
E-mail: amanda.wilkinson@stalbans.gov.uk
www.stalbans.gov.uk
Notes:
For more information on the Peter Pan pantomime at the Alban Arena visit http://www.alban-arena.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan/