EAST 17 will be helping Kidderminster get into the festive spirit this weekend as the town hosts its ‘biggest-ever’ Christmas lights switch-on and first Victorian market.
The lights on the High Street will be switched on at 6pm on Saturday, November 15 and will be the culmination of a packed day of festive fun.
Over at the newly reopened town hall, there will be a performance from Kidderminster’s Chaos Magic at 3.30pm.
At 4pm, East 17, who achieved the UKs Christmas number 1 with their 1994 hit ‘Stay Another Day’, will be holding a meet and greet.
J’s Dance Factory, the Shanty Crew, and a choir performance will be among the other town hall entertainment throughout the day.
Over at the High Street centre stage, RetsecroWs, which performs a mix of dirty metal and guitar-driven rock songs, will be the pre-switch-on headliners, with their set beginning at 4.30pm.
Following the switch on, East 17 will hit the main stage to perform many of their biggest hits.
At 7.15pm, there will be a music band performance before DJ VIRXN will close out the night with a set an hour later.
The museum of carpet will also be getting in the Christmas mood with activities including a festive trail and an arts and crafts session.
From 3pm, the town’s first Victorian market will get under way in Weavers Wharf.
The market will include festive stalls, free face paint, a fire breather, and stilt walkers.
And tasty treats at the market include international street food as well as free popcorn and candyfloss.
The lights switch on, and the Victorian market has been organised by Kidderminster BID.
A spokesperson for the BID said: “This year’s event is going to be something truly special.
“This year’s Christmas celebration will light up the town centre with festive walkabout acts, joyful music, dazzling lights, and holiday cheer.
“The town centre will be buzzing with festive fun, from street entertainers and walkabout acts to fantastic live music on the main stage.
“Families can look forward to plenty of activities for the children, making it a night for everyone to enjoy.
“For the very first time, we’re bringing a traditional German Christmas Market to town, complete with twinkling stalls serving delicious festive food, warming drinks, and unique gifts.”
“This is set to be our biggest and best Christmas Light Switch-On yet, so don’t miss out.”
