Plans for the Driffield’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event on Friday 27th November have been unveiled
Writing on social media, the Town Council said:
“Get ready for a fabulous, fun-filled evening for all the family as Driffield comes alive with Christmas magic, festive entertainment and plenty of seasonal sparkle! There is something for everyone, so wrap up warm, bring the family and join us for a wonderful evening in our town centre.
“Father Christmas will be making a very special appearance in his magical Grotto on the Plaza (Market Place), beautifully created by our very own Driffield Tidy Team. We are so excited for you to see what they have created!
“Browse our fabulous Christmas Market, featuring over 30 stalls selling everything from jewellery and beautiful wreaths to beauty products and fantastic gift ideas. Many of our amazing independent businesses will also be opening late, so please show them some love and support our wonderful local shops. Why not make an evening of it? Some of our local cafés will be staying open, giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy dinner or a festive treat.”
This year’s event features a packed line up of entertainment:
• The magic of the funfair, with exciting rides and stalls.
• Delicious food stalls serving pizzas, jacket potatoes, cakes and hot drinks, including mulled wine.
• FREE face painting by Face Painting by Julie – Marie (Middle Street South).
• Our hugely popular snow machine on Middle Street South.
• Two illuminated tractors arriving on Middle Street South at approximately 5pm.
• FREE children’s activities provided by First Steps Pre School Driffield
• A fantastic photo booth on Middle Street South.
• Icelina the Snow Fairy and Mr Sparkles the Snowman will be wandering around the town centre from Rusticus
• Characters from Dick Whittington, brought to you by Driffield Musical Theatre
• Characters from Nafferton Amateur Production Society
• Snow-I-Deers – amazing duo stilt walkers from Aba Daba Circus
Great Driffield Radio will be hosting the evening, alongside local entertainment, including:
• Makara Morris Dancing
• Driffield Junior School Choir.
• All for One Choir AFO Choir
Here’s the timetable for the event:
• 11:00am – Road closures begin.
• 12:00pm – Market stalls begin setting up.
• 2:00pm – Christmas Market opens.
• 4:00pm – Great Driffield Radio.
• 4:00pm – Father Christmas arrives to meet the children.
• 4:30pm – Makara Morris Dancing.
• 5:00pm – Driffield Junior School Choir.
• 5:30pm – Great Driffield Radio.
• 5:45pm–6:30pm – All for One Choir.
• 6:30pm – Great Driffield Radio.
• 6:50pm – Mayor’s interview and Father Christmas.
• 7:00pm – 
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON!
• 7:00pm – Father Christmas sets off on his journey back to Lapland.
• 8:00pm – Christmas Market closes.
• 10:00pm – Road closures end.
Driffield Town Council added:
“A huge thank you to everyone who has helped organise, support and bring this special event to life. So, bring your family, invite your friends and join us for an evening full of festive fun, laughter, music, snow and Christmas magic! We can’t wait to see you there!”
