With only 71 days until Christmas Day, Penrith is gearing up for a magical Christmas lights switching event to make Penrith once again sparkle for Christmas. The Penrith Business Improvement District (BiD) is poised to once again transform the town and get everyone into a festive spirit with a dazzling Christmas lights display. The big switch on event is taking place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, between 2 pm and 7 pm, promising a day of entertainment for the whole community.
The highlight of the event is undoubtedly the lighting ceremony, which will see the town bathed in the sparkle of Christmas lights. The Penrith BiD team has invested in an array of new lighting to ensure this year's display has even more sparkle than ever before. As a prelude to the big switch-on, the Penrith elves have been working tirelessly overnight, installing lights throughout the town. The full transformation is set to be unveiled on November 18, promising to be a sight to behold.
The Christmas Sparkle big switch on celebrations organised by Penrith BiD promise an array of entertainment for all ages. From lively performers and live music to a plethora of activities and food and drink offerings, there will be no shortage of entertainment. This year will also see a festive Tractor Parade through the town ahead of the big switch on.
A special celebrity guest will have the honour of pressing the button to make Penrith light up in all its Christmas Sparkle this Christmas. Their presence is sure to add an extra touch of sparkle to the celebration, ensuring that Penrith keeps sparkling this Christmas.
Penrith's local businesses always joining in the festive spirit by creating captivating Christmas window displays through Penrith. These scenes create a magical Christmas trail throughout the town for locals and visitors to enjoy.
To make it even more exciting this year, Penrith.Town is inviting you to vote for your favourite Penrith Christmas window display in the Penrith People's Christmas Window Sparkles award. The winner will be revealed on the day as the big light switch-on, on the 18th November.
Penrith residents and visitors alike will be invited to participate in the voting for their favourite Christmas display as part of the magic of Christmas in Penrith. Keep an eye out for Penrith's Christmas window gallery and your chance to cast your vote for Penrith's Christmas Window Sparkle Award 2023 via our website in November.
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