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Ilkeston - The Switch On Event
w/e 01 December 2024

All of this week's pictures were taken with a
Galaxy S20 Mobile Phone.

Advent was still two days away, and Christmas nearly a month, but on the last Friday of November, Ilkeston saw the switching on of the Christmas Lights event.

Fairground Attractions

Early visitors to the event could be forgiven for thinking part of the October Charter Fair had returned with rides, food stalls and other sideshows on the Market Place.

Ilkeston Brass

Ilkeston Brass took centre stage in front of the Town Hall to open the proceedings with a selection of Christmas songs and carols.
Phoenix Choir

The Phoenix Choir followed suit with more Christmas melodies on the Lower Market Place.
Owls

The Lower Market Place was also where owls brought from Risley by
BB Falconry Experiences could be seen.
Tribute Acts

After Ilkeston Brass had left the stage, entertainment was proved by Michael Bublé and Gary Barlow Tribute acts.
The Switch On

What most people had come for though was the switching on of the lights.
Santa Claus

And of course, the arrival of Santa Claus on the Town Hall balcony.
Stilt Walkers

Stilt Walkers were also in attendance as Santa Claus handed out sweets to the children.
Christmas Lights

All that was left then was to enjoy the attractions and view the lights like these on South Street.
Christmas Tree

Thanks to Prince Albert, the Victorians and Charles Dickens, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas Tree - just hope the real celebration of Christmas is not forgotten.

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