Shropshire Christmas light switch-ons 2024 - full list of events that are set to brighten up the county
Soon Shropshire residents will be walking in a winter wonderland - here are all of the county's Christmas lights switch-on events.
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Across Shropshire towns are preparing for the age-old tradition of turning on their Christmas lights. From the countryside to the historic streets of Shrewsbury, the festive fever will be felt as town squares and centres will become a hub of excitement.
The annual events will bring brass band performances, carol singing, and much more festive fun including visits from Santa Claus who will shortly be deciding if you will be on his naughty or nice list...
When the lights glow and shine brightly into the night, it really does start to feel like Christmas.
Here are Christmas lights switch-on events in Shropshire this year.
Saturday, November 16
Market Drayton is kicking off the festive season in Shropshire with their popular Festival of Lights on November 16.
The family-fun event features a Christmas market along Cheshire Street throughout the day with food vendors, entertainment, live music and fairground rides.
The North Shropshire town's lights will be turned on at 5pm.
Market Drayton Town Council recently voted to fund free parking for the event at the Towers Lawn car parks.
Wednesday, November 20
Shrewsbury's Christmas lights switch-on will take place between 4.30pm and 7pm.
The county town's lights are expected to be turned on at 6.30pm
