Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On

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The countdown to Paisley's Christmas begins with the switching on of the town's Christmas lights on Thursday 28th November!

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Mark the beginning of the month-long festive activity with live on-stage entertainment from local groups and musicians at the ice rink/Cenotaph in Paisley Town Centre from 2.30pm.

Renfrewshire's Provost Lorraine Cameron and a local primary school pupil will take to the stage at 5.30pm to switch on the town's Christmas lights.

Live on-stage entertainment at the ice rink/Cenotaph:
2.30pm-2.45pm: Turning Point Renfrewshire, Adults Theatre group
2.45pm-3.15pm: Paisley Rock Choir
3.15pm-3.45pm: Erin Hepzibah Duo
3.45pm-4.15pm: Jennifer Scott Dance
4.15pm-4.40pm: Vision Dance Academy
4.40pm-5.30pm: Proposal Cover Band
5.30pm-5.45pm: Christmas Lights Switch On, with Renfrewshire’s Provost, Santa and our Christmas Card Competition winner
5.45pm-6pm: Christmas Party Playlist with MC Jed McCabe
6pm-7pm: Howlin’ Radio, including a special performance from Shaun Moore, Tannahill Makar – Christmas Stars

We’ve also got street acts and Christmas characters in the town centre from 4pm-7pm. Illuminated polar bears, giant robins, plus Santa comes to town!

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