Alton Christmas Lights Switch-on November 26, 2010

The festivities kick-off on Friday 26th November when the town’s glittering display of Christmas Lights will be switched-on at a ceremony starting just before 6pm in the Market Square.

The event will include all the traditional elements such as carols, music, seasonal messages and costumed characters, and will again take place on a huge stage, brought in for the first time last year.

Children’s rides will be situated in the adjacent Lady Place Car Park, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Following the switch-on, at 7pm, last year's debut act Dr Dawson's Boogie Band, will be joined by the Hanging Tree Band, to provide non-stop music until approximately 8.45pm.