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Ellesmere Port Christmas light switch on and lantern parade

Wednesday, 23 November 2022 13:05

The Christmas lights in Ellesmere Port will be switched on from Civic Square on Thursday 1 December.

The activities include 100 local school children taking part in a Lantern Parade, music from The Boat Band and a return visit by the giant Queen of Light puppet, stag, unicorn, Jack Frost and angel.

There will be free children’s rides, food and drink plus of course Father Christmas. Activities start on the Civic Square from 4pm until 6.30pm.

This year the star decorating the Christmas tree has been produced by Ellesmere Port C of E College.

Ellesmere Port Market would like to run a grotto at weekends in December, but they are searching for a Santa.

Santa will be required on Saturdays in December (10, 17 and 24 December). A Santa costume will be provided. If you fit the bill, contact the Ellesmere Port market office for further detail Tel: 0151 357 4067

It’s turning festive across the borough with Christmas events including,

Thursday 24 November

Chester’s Twelve Days of Christmas Parade
Friday 25 November
Winsford Christmas Lights Switch On
Garden Quarter Christmas Light Night
Hartford Christmas Lights Switch On

Saturday 26 November

Frodsham Christmas Festival
Northwich Christmas Lights Switch On
Neston Christmas Lights Switch On

Sunday 27 November

Malpas Christmas Market
Wednesday 30 November
Chester Lantern Parade
Thursday 1 December
Ellesmere Port Christmas Lights Switch On
Friday 2 December
Willaston Village Christmas Lights Switch On
Saturday 3 December
Ho Ho Helsby
Tarvin Christmas Market
Hartford Christmas Fayre
Davenham Christmas Market and Tree Lighting

Sunday 4 December

Chester Santa Dash

Pictured - Ellesmere Port lights switch on (2021)

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