Yes, we know it's only November 22 but everyone else is getting Christmassy so here's a run down of some of the Council Christmas events happening in our wonderful city this festive season ....
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24/11 – 5.00pm – 6.30pm,
Beacon Radio play host to
At 6.30pm the sky will be set aglow with a dazzling firework display launched from a city centre rooftop, while The Mayor of Wolverhampton, Peppa Pig and panto star Christopher Biggins will help Santa Claus to switch on the lights.
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26/11 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Wolf Radio play host as the lights are switched on by The Mayor of Wolverhampton in Tettenhall on the Green.
Bilston Christmas Light Switch-On
27/11 - 3.00pm - 4.30pm
The lights will be switched on in Bilston with Wolf Radio on hand to entertain the crowds.
The Counterfeit Stones will play some songs and help to flick the switch, while the Orpheus Male Voice Choir will sing, and an American Style marching band and Bilston Army Cadets will march through the town.
Wednesfield Light Switch-On
03/12 – 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Wednesfield town’s Christmas lights are illuminated by The Mayor of Wolverhampton and Apprentice star Ruth Badger with Wolf Radio’s roadshow in attendance.
Brass Band & Street Entertainers
04/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm,
05/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm,
11/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm,
18/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm,
19/12 – 11.00am – 2.00pm,
Wolverhampton’s Christmas Market
10/12 – 19/12
This year’s Christmas Market will have stalls offering Christmas gifts ranging from jewellery, art, clothing and accessories to gourmet meats and cheeses, chocolates and sweets, cakes, puddings, pies, local honey and jams and free range port and poultry.
Santa’s Coming to Town
11/12 – from 12.00 noon,
This great family event begins with Santa’s Coming to Town, a spectacular Reindeer Parade featuring Father Christmas and the Elves accompanied by Monster Trucks, Vintage Fire Engines and Steam Traction Engines, West Midlands Fire Service Band, the children of Punch Theatre Company and an array of Street Entertainers.
Community Carol Concert
11/12 - 12.00 noon – 2.00pm,
St. Peter’s Choir leading the singing in a community carol service.
Gospel Carol Concert performed by All Nations Church
18/12 - 12noon
Handel
18/12 - 7.30pm
Tickets priced £12.00 (£10.00 concessions) are available from Midland
Official Website: www.itschristmaswolverhampton.co.uk
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