Published: Monday, 27th November 2023
The switch on for the King’s Lynn Christmas lights was a huge success once again as thousands of people attended the special annual event in the Tuesday Market Place on Sunday.
There were family activities in town during the day, organised by Discover King’s Lynn and the Vancouver Quarter. This included lantern making in The Place in and street performers in town.
Big Summer Blowout on stage in the Tuesday Market Place
At 2pm live music started on the borough council stage in the Tuesday Market Place, compèred by Simon Rowe from Radio West Norfolk.
Popular classic children's songs were covered by Big Summer Blowout at the start, St Martha’s School Choir followed with Christmas Carols, then Bear Club headlined with a setlist that included some festive hits.
Hundreds of children and parents meandered through town for the lantern parade before the lights were turned on at 5pm by the Mayor of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Margaret Wilkinson, with stars from the Alive Corn Exchange Pantomime, Dick Whittington.
Mayor of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, Cllr Margaret Wilkinson, was joined by Alive Corn Exchange Panto stars and Simon Rowe from Radio West Norfolk
Mayor of King’s Lynn and west Norfolk, Cllr Margaret Wilkinson, said:
“It was wonderful to see thousands of people enjoying some Christmas cheer for our annual festive lights switch on in King’s Lynn.
“The lantern-making and parade was enjoyed by many families and we had fantastic entertainment on stage, including bands who added some great seasonal songs along with carols from local schoolchildren.
“Thank you to everyone who came along and, particularly, to all those involved in staging this festive fun event.”
