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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

Johnstone will be transformed in to a winter wonderland on Saturday 30th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!

Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

About Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

Johnstone's Houstoun Square will be turned in to a winter wonderland this year as the town's Christmas lights are switched on.

Activities include:
Christmas stalls managed by St. Vincent's Hospice
free family festive photo opportunities, including a snow globe and Santa's sleigh
free children's face painting
Santa's Grotto
funfair rides for both adults and children
stilted walkabout acts featuring the Candy Cane Lady and a Nutcracker.

Live Stage
Programme managed by Johnstone Sound from 1pm:
1:15pm - Charlie Neeson
1:30pm - Laura Gallacher
1:45pm - Dream, Believe, Achieve Academy
2:15pm - Sonic Noise
2:30pm - Robert Holt
2:45pm - The Fogarty's
3:15pm - Robert Holt
3:30pm - Stephen Caldwell
4pm - Robert Holt
4:15pm - Howlin Radio
4:45pm - Robert Holt
5pm - Switch-On with music from Howlin Radio.

Switch-On Moment
Join us in Houstoun Square at 5pm for the switch-on of the Christmas lights around the town centre.

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