Line-up revealed for Wrexham Christmas lights switch-on

The event takes place at the Wrexham shopping centre on Saturday, November 16 - between 4pm and 7pm. 

There will be live music once again - with Ben Ofoedu (Phats & Small) who will be headlining the show, with other performers on the night including Dene Michael of Black Lace and Kevin Davy White, plus more.

As part of the event this year, Nightingale House Hospice is hosting its 'Lantern Parade: A Night of Light and Hope' fundraiser.

The event starts on Queens Square and finishes at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre. Families taking part will carry brightly-lit and decorated lanterns through the city centre’s streets and raise sponsorship to support Nightingale House Hospice. 

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There will also be some additional festive Christmas entertainment and market stalls earlier in the day in Queens Square from 12pm before the main event at Eagles Meadow.

Cllr Nigel Williams, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member for Business, Economy and Tourism, said: “We’re really pleased to be working with Nightingale House Hospice again for this year’s Christmas Light Switch-on and Lantern Parade.

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“It’s an outstanding event that so many families–local and visiting–look forward to, and it’s great to support such an important cause while lighting up our city for the festive season.”

To prepare for the event families are invited to take part in lantern making workshops at Ty Pawb on November 9 and 16 from 12.30pm-3.30pm each day.

The Lantern Parade is accessible and open to all ages. Registration costs £6 per child which includes a lantern and battery light. Accompanying adults are free.