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Christmas Lights Switch-On, Window Trail and Lantern Parade

November 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free

The Town Council is organising a lantern parade through Trowbridge town centre from 1700 – 1900 on 27th November 2021 after the Christmas lights switch-on.  Scores of beautiful, handcrafted willow lanterns will be paraded through the town, led by a lively and colourful samba band!

The lantern parade will culminate in carols and fireworks in Trowbridge Town Park.  For more information see https://www.facebook.com/Trowxmaslights/

The Council’s new festoon lights will illuminate the town centre and create a fabulous festive spirit for Trowbridge businesses, residents and visitors

Businesses are invited to create Christmas-themed window displays and register their festive windows with the council to be included on their Winter Wanderland trail maps.

This year’s theme is ‘The Environment’ and lantern workshops are taking place around town.  Here are some examples of what has been created so far…

The picture shows a large lantern that has been made into the shape of a turtle. Different shaped circles have been cut out in black that covers the flippers, head and tail. Larger brown circles fill the shell and the rim of the shell is decorated with green squares and rectangles.  

The Council is running workshops in local schools again this year and there will be the return of popular weekend and half term workshops too.

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